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% | $107.8 | +$23.72 |
| 14K | 58.5% | $84.09 | — |
| 9K | 37.5% | $53.9 | −$30.18 |
14K value by item weight
| Item weight | USD | EUR | GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g | $84.09 | €72.64 | £62.41 |
| 2 g | $168.17 | €145.27 | £124.83 |
| 5 g | $420.43 | €363.19 | £312.07 |
| 10 g | $840.86 | €726.37 | £624.13 |
| 50 g | $4,204.29 | €3,631.87 | £3,120.66 |
| 100 g | $8,408.58 | €7,263.75 | £6,241.32 |
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 $84.09 (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.