Live Scrap Gold & Purity Value Calculator
Check Today's 10K & 14K Gold Price Per Gram Instantly
Use this gold calculator to estimate scrap gold melt value in seconds. Enter a weight, choose 10K, 14K, 18K, or 24K purity, and compare the gold price per gram in USD. Direct Silver Factory built this karat calculator for USA sellers, retail shoppers, and wholesale gold jewelry buyers who need a clear baseline before making a decision.
Melt value is an estimate based on a live gold market API when available, with a fallback reference rate if the request is blocked. Actual buy/sell prices may vary. Not financial advice.
Today's Gold Price Per Gram - 10K & 14K Rate Table
Compare the 14k gold price per gram today, the 10k gold price per gram today, and the current gold price for common jewelry purities. The table uses one live API-backed 24K reference rate, so every price of 14k gold per gram and price of 10k gold per gram is calculated consistently.
| Karat | Purity % | Price Per Gram (USD) | Price Per Ounce (USD) | Price Per Pennyweight (USD) | Metal Type |
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| 10KT Gold | 41.7% | - | - | - | Gold |
| 14KT Gold | 58.3% | - | - | - | Gold |
| 18KT Gold | 75.0% | - | - | - | Gold |
| 24KT Gold | 99.9% | - | - | - | Gold |
How Our Gold Melt Value Calculator Works
The calculator is designed to explain the math clearly, not to promise a final buy or sell offer.
Gold melt value is the estimated raw metal value inside a piece of jewelry, scrap gold, coin, or small bullion item. It is different from spot price, which reflects the market reference price for pure 24K gold, and it is different from retail price, which can include design, labor, brand value, gemstones, and store markup. When you use a scrap gold calculator, the most important inputs are total weight, karat purity, and the 24K gold price per gram.
Karat purity is applied as a multiplier. For example, 14K gold is about 58.3% fine gold, while 10K gold is about 41.7% fine gold. This gold karat calculator multiplies your item weight by that purity percentage to estimate fine gold weight, then multiplies the fine gold weight by the live 24K reference rate. That creates a transparent estimate for the 14k gold price per gram, the 10k gold price per gram, and other common purities.
Direct Silver Factory uses a live public market API for the primary rate and keeps a fallback rate inside the widget for stability. Public APIs can be delayed, blocked, or rate-limited, so the badge above tells you whether the table is using a live API rate, a cached live rate, or the fallback reference rate. This approach gives USA buyers a dependable USD-denominated reference for scrap gold price research, wholesale gold jewelry comparisons, and domestic gold pricing checks before selling scrap gold or evaluating new inventory.
Melt Value = Fine Gold Weight x 24K Price Per Gram
Worked Example: 10 Grams of 14K Gold
For a 10 gram 14K item, the calculator first converts 14K into 58.3% purity, then calculates fine gold weight, then applies the live 24K price per gram.
Gold Karat Stamp & Purity Guide
Use stamped purity marks to choose the correct calculator setting before comparing 10k gold price per gram, 14k gold price per gram, or fine gold weight.
| Stamp | Purity | Common Mark | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 41.7% fine gold | 10KT or 417 | Durable everyday chains, earrings, and bulk gold jewelry |
| 14K | 58.3% fine gold | 14KT or 585 | Popular USA gold necklaces, pendants, and retail jewelry |
| 18K | 75.0% fine gold | 18KT or 750 | Higher gold content jewelry and premium pieces |
| 24K | 99.9% fine gold | 24KT or 999 | Pure gold reference rate, bullion, coins, and melt calculations |
Live Gold Rate Source, Limits & Buyer Notes
These trust details help you understand where the number comes from, how to use it, and what can change the final offer for scrap gold or wholesale jewelry.
Rate Transparency
Live source: CoinGecko public API for PAX Gold and Tether Gold market prices, converted from troy ounces into a 24K gold price per gram.
The API value is a market reference, not a binding purchase quote. If the live request fails, the calculator clearly switches to a fallback rate so the tool remains usable.
Why Offers Can Differ
- Buyers may deduct refining, assay, shipping, handling, or transaction costs.
- Gemstones, enamel, steel springs, or non-gold parts can reduce payable weight.
- Local buyer demand can make a retail jewelry offer different from melt value.
- Wholesale gold jewelry may carry design and manufacturing value beyond metal content.
Before Selling Scrap Gold
- Check the karat stamp, then weigh the item on a gram scale.
- Compare at least two written offers when selling higher-value lots.
- Ask whether the buyer pays for fine gold weight or total item weight.
- Keep photos and receipts for chains, pendants, or branded jewelry before selling.
What The Estimate Includes
- Metal weight entered by the user.
- Karat purity converted into fine gold content.
- Live 24K reference rate converted to price per gram.
- Per-gram, per-ounce, and pennyweight values for comparison.
What It Does Not Include
- Dealer margins, refining fees, assay fees, or shipping costs.
- Gemstones, enamel, plating, springs, or non-gold components.
- Retail resale value, brand premiums, antique value, or labor cost.
- Professional acid, XRF, or fire assay results.
For Wholesale Buyers
Use melt value as a baseline when comparing 10KT and 14KT gold chains, Miami Cuban styles, pendants, and repeat inventory buys. For commercial buying, compare metal value alongside craftsmanship, weight consistency, clasp quality, finish, and supplier reliability.
Gold Melt Value FAQ
Clear answers for shoppers, scrap sellers, and wholesale buyers comparing gold prices in USD.
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What is the melt value of 14K gold per gram today?
The melt value of 14K gold per gram is the current 24K gold price per gram multiplied by 0.5833. This reflects the fine gold content in 14K jewelry. Use the table above for the current 14k gold price per gram estimate based on the live API-backed USD reference rate.
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How much is 10K gold worth per gram?
10K gold is about 41.7% pure, so its melt value per gram equals the 24K gold price per gram multiplied by 0.4167. The 10k gold price per gram shown here is a melt estimate, not a guaranteed pawn shop, refinery, or retail offer.
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How do I calculate scrap gold value at home?
Weigh the item in grams, identify the karat stamp, choose the same purity in the calculator, and calculate the melt value. For more accuracy, remove non-gold parts when possible and remember that stones, clasps, solder, and wear can affect the actual scrap gold price you receive.
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What is the difference between spot price and melt value?
Spot price is the market reference for pure gold. Melt value is the portion of that spot price represented by the fine gold inside your item. Retail jewelry prices can be higher because they include manufacturing, design, finishing, gemstones, wholesale margins, and customer demand.
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Is 10K or 14K gold better for scrap value?
14K gold usually has a higher scrap value than 10K gold at the same weight because it contains more fine gold. A 10K piece can still be useful for durable jewelry, but a 14K piece normally produces a stronger melt value estimate when weight and market rate are equal.
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Where can I buy wholesale 10K and 14K gold jewelry?
Direct Silver Factory ships wholesale gold jewelry USA buyers can order nationally, including Miami Cuban chains, pendants, necklaces, and other 10KT and 14KT styles. If you need to buy gold jewelry in bulk, start with our 10KT gold necklaces collection and compare options by weight, style, and finish.
Direct Silver Factory serves USA and United States jewelry buyers who need domestic wholesale access to 10KT and 14KT gold jewelry. Our USD-denominated calculator helps compare melt value against real product buying decisions, from Miami Cuban chains to pendants and everyday gold styles. For wholesale gold jewelry USA orders, Direct Silver Factory ships nationally and supports retailers, resellers, and buyers who want to buy gold jewelry in bulk with clearer pricing context.
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