Pure-gold value in 1 gram of alloy
Live calculation: market price of a pure gram × 58.50%. This is metal value — neither a retail price nor a buy-back quote.
About this fineness
The alloy is hard and wear-resistant, but just over half of it is gold — which is what matters when scrapping. Pawnshops pay the pure-content value minus a discount, while retailers charge for craft and brand on top — hence the wide gap between buying and selling '14K gold price'.
14K alloy is 58.50% pure gold. So one troy ounce of pure metal takes 53.2 g of this alloy, and a 10 g item holds 5.85 g of gold.
Against the neighbouring finenesses
| Fineness | Pure gold | Price per gram | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18K | 75.0% | $100.73 | +$22.16 |
| 14K | 58.5% | $78.57 | — |
| 9K | 37.5% | $50.36 | −$28.2 |
14K value by item weight
| Item weight | USD | EUR | GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g | $78.57 | €70.04 | £59.15 |
| 2 g | $157.13 | €140.09 | £118.3 |
| 5 g | $392.83 | €350.22 | £295.75 |
| 10 g | $785.66 | €700.43 | £591.5 |
| 50 g | $3,928.28 | €3,502.15 | £2,957.51 |
| 100 g | $7,856.56 | €7,004.3 | £5,915.03 |
Exact math for any weight and currency — in the gold calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is 1 gram of 14K gold today?
The pure-gold content of 1 gram of 14K alloy is worth about $78.57 (58.50% of the per-gram market price). Retail sells above this value; buy-back pays below it.
Why do pawnshops pay less?
Buy-back values only the pure gold (58.5% of the item's weight) minus a refining/risk discount. Craftsmanship, brand and stones do not count in scrap pricing.
How does 585 fineness map to karats?
585 fine equals 14K: one karat is a 1/24 share of gold, so karats = fineness × 24 ÷ 1000.
Other finenesses
Pure gold price by currency — here. Not investment advice — disclaimer.