18k Gold Price per Gram
75% PURE GOLD. UPDATED EVERY 15 MINUTES.
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18k gold is 18 parts gold in 24, which is 75% pure gold. The rest is other metals such as copper, silver or zinc. The price per gram is the gold spot price divided by 31.1035, times 0.75. This is melt value, the worth of the metal. A dealer pays a share of it.
What 18k gold weighs in, in dollars
| Weight | Melt value | Dealers typically pay |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | $97.36 | $58.42 to $87.63 |
| 2 grams | $194.72 | $116.83 to $175.25 |
| 5 grams | $486.81 | $292.08 to $438.13 |
| 10 grams | $973.61 | $584.17 to $876.25 |
| 20 grams | $1,947.23 | $1,168.34 to $1,752.50 |
| 50 grams | $4,868.07 | $2,920.84 to $4,381.26 |
| 100 grams | $9,736.13 | $5,841.68 to $8,762.52 |
Method: grams x 0.75 x gold price per gram. Dealer range: 60% to 90% of melt, a Lustre editorial estimate, not a quote. Pawn and walk-in shops pay near the low end; specialist gold buyers and refiners near the high end.
Price per gram by karat
Quick answers
What is the 18k gold price per gram today?
It is the live gold spot price per gram multiplied by 0.75 (the purity of 18k gold). The live number is at the top of this page and updates every 15 minutes.
How is 18k gold priced?
18k gold is 18 parts gold in 24, which is 75% pure gold. The rest is other metals such as copper, silver or zinc. Melt value = weight in grams x 0.75 x the gold price per gram.
What will a dealer pay for 18k gold?
Dealers typically pay about 60% to 90% of melt value for scrap gold jewelry. Pawn and walk-in shops pay near the low end, specialist gold buyers and refiners near the high end. This range is a Lustre editorial estimate, not a quote.
How do I know if my jewelry is 18k?
Look for a stamp of 18K or 750. Items stamped GF, GP, HGE or RGP are plated or filled, not solid gold.
Does the weight include stones?
Weigh the gold only if you can. Stones, enamel and clasps add weight that is not gold. The scrap gold calculator lets you subtract stone weight.