Quick answer
Melt value = weight (g) × purity × spot ÷ 31.1035. At today's $4,161/oz gold, 14K is worth about $78.03 per gram, 10K about $55.74 and 18K about $100.33. Sterling silver is about $1.76 per gram.
Spot prices as of October 13, 2026; the calculator below loads the live price.
Melt value per gram today
| Purity | Melt per gram | Per dwt | 10 grams |
|---|
| 24K gold | $133.64 | $207.84 | $1,336 |
| 22K gold | $122.63 | $190.71 | $1,226 |
| 18K gold | $100.33 | $156.03 | $1,003 |
| 14K gold | $78.03 | $121.35 | $780.32 |
| 10K gold | $55.74 | $86.69 | $557.44 |
| 9K gold | $50.17 | $78.02 | $501.66 |
| .999 fine silver | $1.90 | $2.96 | $19.05 |
| .925 sterling silver | $1.76 | $2.74 | $17.64 |
| .900 coin silver | $1.72 | $2.67 | $17.16 |
| .800 silver | $1.53 | $2.37 | $15.25 |
These are melt values: the metal content at spot. Refineries typically pay 95–98% of melt for gold; pawn shops and buyers pay less to cover their margin. Learn how to use these numbers in how to calculate scrap gold value and what pawn shops pay.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate scrap gold value?
Melt value = weight in grams × purity × (gold spot ÷ 31.1035). At $4,161/oz gold, one gram of 14K (58.33% gold) is worth about $78.03 in melt.
How much is 14K gold worth per gram today?
About $78.03 per gram in melt value at $4,161/oz gold (October 13, 2026). Buyers typically pay a percentage of melt; the calculator shows your offer at any buy rate.
How much is 10K gold worth per gram?
About $55.74 per gram in melt value at today's spot. 10K is 41.67% gold.
What is sterling silver worth per gram?
About $1.76 per gram in melt value at $59.31/oz silver. Sterling is 92.5% silver.
What is a pennyweight (dwt)?
A pennyweight is 1.55517 grams, or 1/20 of a troy ounce. Many jewelers and pawn shops price scrap gold per dwt.
