Scrap gold · 333
8k Scrap Gold Calculator — Price per Gram
Live melt value and estimated buyer payout for 8k gold (33.3% pure). Today 8k gold is worth $44.33 per gram at spot.
Melt value (100%)
$443.28
3.330 g pure gold
Estimated payout (80%)
$354.63
Buyer margin: $88.66
1 g of 8k gold — price history
What the same gram of 8k gold was worth in the past, based on daily spot closes.
8k gold value by weight
| Weight | Melt value | Pawn 60% | Jeweler 75% | Refiner 88% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g 8k | $44.33 | $26.60 | $33.25 | $39.01 |
| 2 g 8k | $88.66 | $53.19 | $66.49 | $78.02 |
| 3 g 8k | $132.99 | $79.79 | $99.74 | $117.03 |
| 4 g 8k | $177.31 | $106.39 | $132.99 | $156.04 |
| 5 g 8k | $221.64 | $132.99 | $166.23 | $195.04 |
| 7 g 8k | $310.30 | $186.18 | $232.72 | $273.06 |
| 10 g 8k | $443.28 | $265.97 | $332.46 | $390.09 |
| 15 g 8k | $664.93 | $398.96 | $498.69 | $585.13 |
| 20 g 8k | $886.57 | $531.94 | $664.93 | $780.18 |
| 25 g 8k | $1,108.21 | $664.93 | $831.16 | $975.22 |
| 30 g 8k | $1,329.85 | $797.91 | $997.39 | $1,170.27 |
| 50 g 8k | $2,216.42 | $1,329.85 | $1,662.31 | $1,950.45 |
| 100 g 8k | $4,432.84 | $2,659.70 | $3,324.63 | $3,900.90 |
About 8k scrap gold
8k gold is 33.3% gold, used mainly in Germany, Austria, Greece and Eastern Europe. It is not legally 'gold' in the US or UK. Its low gold content means refiners pay less per gram, and some buyers refuse very small 8k lots.
How the 8k 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, 8k works out to $44.33 per gram before the buyer's margin. The margin covers assaying, refining losses (usually 1–3%), transport and profit.
Selling tip
Check for the '333' stamp; many buyers combine 8k with other low-karat scrap for melting. 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 8k gold worth?
- Melt value = 1 g × 33.3% 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 8k gold have?
- 8k gold is stamped 333. Germany, Austria, Greece, Poland and the Baltics.
- How much will a pawn shop pay for 8k 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 8k gold worth less?
- No. White, yellow and rose 8k gold contain the same 33.3% 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 8k 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.