Scrap gold · 999 / 9999
24k Scrap Gold Calculator — Price per Gram
Live melt value and estimated buyer payout for 24k gold (99.9% pure). Today 24k gold is worth $132.99 per gram at spot.
Melt value (100%)
$1,329.85
9.990 g pure gold
Estimated payout (80%)
$1,063.88
Buyer margin: $265.97
1 g of 24k gold — price history
What the same gram of 24k gold was worth in the past, based on daily spot closes.
24k gold value by weight
| Weight | Melt value | Pawn 60% | Jeweler 75% | Refiner 88% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g 24k | $132.99 | $79.79 | $99.74 | $117.03 |
| 2 g 24k | $265.97 | $159.58 | $199.48 | $234.05 |
| 3 g 24k | $398.96 | $239.37 | $299.22 | $351.08 |
| 4 g 24k | $531.94 | $319.16 | $398.96 | $468.11 |
| 5 g 24k | $664.93 | $398.96 | $498.69 | $585.13 |
| 7 g 24k | $930.90 | $558.54 | $698.17 | $819.19 |
| 10 g 24k | $1,329.85 | $797.91 | $997.39 | $1,170.27 |
| 15 g 24k | $1,994.78 | $1,196.87 | $1,496.08 | $1,755.40 |
| 20 g 24k | $2,659.70 | $1,595.82 | $1,994.78 | $2,340.54 |
| 25 g 24k | $3,324.63 | $1,994.78 | $2,493.47 | $2,925.67 |
| 30 g 24k | $3,989.55 | $2,393.73 | $2,992.17 | $3,510.81 |
| 50 g 24k | $6,649.26 | $3,989.55 | $4,986.94 | $5,851.35 |
| 100 g 24k | $13,298.51 | $7,979.11 | $9,973.88 | $11,702.69 |
About 24k scrap gold
24k gold is pure gold — 99.9% or higher. Because there is no alloy to remove, refiners pay the highest share of spot for 24k scrap, often 90–97% for bars and coins with clear hallmarks. Pure gold is soft, so 24k jewelry dents and scratches easily, which is why most scrap 24k comes from Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese jewelry or old bullion.
How the 24k 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, 24k works out to $132.99 per gram before the buyer's margin. The margin covers assaying, refining losses (usually 1–3%), transport and profit.
Selling tip
Keep assay cards and certificates; branded bars (PAMP, Valcambi, Perth Mint) usually sell at near-spot rather than as scrap. 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 24k gold worth?
- Melt value = 1 g × 99.9% 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 24k gold have?
- 24k gold is stamped 999 / 9999. Very common in China, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Thailand.
- How much will a pawn shop pay for 24k 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 24k gold worth less?
- No. White, yellow and rose 24k gold contain the same 99.9% 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 24k 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.