Scrap gold · 585
14k Scrap Gold Calculator — Price per Gram
Live melt value and estimated buyer payout for 14k gold (58.5% pure). Today 14k gold is worth $77.87 per gram at spot.
Melt value (100%)
$778.74
5.850 g pure gold
Estimated payout (80%)
$622.99
Buyer margin: $155.75
1 g of 14k gold — price history
What the same gram of 14k gold was worth in the past, based on daily spot closes.
14k gold value by weight
| Weight | Melt value | Pawn 60% | Jeweler 75% | Refiner 88% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g 14k | $77.87 | $46.72 | $58.41 | $68.53 |
| 2 g 14k | $155.75 | $93.45 | $116.81 | $137.06 |
| 3 g 14k | $233.62 | $140.17 | $175.22 | $205.59 |
| 4 g 14k | $311.50 | $186.90 | $233.62 | $274.12 |
| 5 g 14k | $389.37 | $233.62 | $292.03 | $342.65 |
| 7 g 14k | $545.12 | $327.07 | $408.84 | $479.70 |
| 10 g 14k | $778.74 | $467.25 | $584.06 | $685.29 |
| 15 g 14k | $1,168.11 | $700.87 | $876.08 | $1,027.94 |
| 20 g 14k | $1,557.48 | $934.49 | $1,168.11 | $1,370.59 |
| 25 g 14k | $1,946.85 | $1,168.11 | $1,460.14 | $1,713.23 |
| 30 g 14k | $2,336.23 | $1,401.74 | $1,752.17 | $2,055.88 |
| 50 g 14k | $3,893.71 | $2,336.23 | $2,920.28 | $3,426.46 |
| 100 g 14k | $7,787.42 | $4,672.45 | $5,840.56 | $6,852.93 |
About 14k scrap gold
14k gold is 58.5% gold and the most common karat in the United States. It is durable, affordable and used for everyday rings, chains and earrings. Because it is so common, 14k is the karat people search for most when checking scrap value. Remember that over 40% of the weight is alloy — you are only paid for the gold content.
How the 14k scrap price is calculated
Buyers use one formula: weight (g) × purity × spot price per gram × payout %. With today's spot of $133.12 per gram of pure gold, 14k works out to $77.87 per gram before the buyer's margin. The margin covers assaying, refining losses (usually 1–3%), transport and profit.
Selling tip
US 14k is marked '14K' or '585'. Older pieces stamped '14K' can test lower (under-karating); an XRF test settles disputes. Weigh your items on a 0.01 g kitchen or jewelry scale before visiting a buyer, separate pieces by karat, and ask for the offer per gram in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is 1 gram of 14k gold worth?
- Melt value = 1 g × 58.5% purity × live spot price per gram. The calculator above shows today's figure in your currency; a buyer will typically pay 60–90% of that.
- What hallmark does 14k gold have?
- 14k gold is stamped 585. United States, Canada, Germany, Russia (585) and Eastern Europe.
- How much will a pawn shop pay for 14k gold?
- Pawn shops usually pay 50–65% of melt value, local jewelers 70–80%, and online refiners 85–95%. Always get several quotes and weigh the item yourself first.
- Is white or rose 14k gold worth less?
- No. White, yellow and rose 14k gold contain the same 58.5% gold — only the alloy metals differ, so the melt value per gram is identical.
- Do buyers pay for gemstones?
- Scrap buyers pay only for metal. Stones are removed or their weight deducted. Valuable diamonds should be appraised and sold separately.
- How has the 14k gold price per gram changed over time?
- The history chart on this page converts daily spot prices into a per-gram value for this karat, so you can see what the same gram was worth 1, 5, 10 or 20+ years ago.