How Much Is 38g of 10K Gold Worth in pounds?
38 grams of 10K gold is worth £1,549.52 in pounds today
(Based on spot $4,014/oz · 1 USD = £0.7584 · Updated June 26, 2026)
Estimates convert USD spot using a live exchange rate. Not financial advice, not a purchase offer, and not a guarantee of what any buyer will pay.
Mid-range weights often match chains, bracelets, or multiple pieces sold together. Always weigh without stones if you only want the gold portion.
Mid-range weights suit chains, bracelets, or several pieces sold together—typical when clearing a jewellery box in the UK.
Adjacent gram pages (GBP):← 37g39g →
At live spot converted to pounds, 38 g of 10K gold has a rough melt value of about £1,549.52. This is not a purchase offer—just an estimate from spot × weight × purity × exchange rate.
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10K (417) is rare in UK retail jewellery but appears on some imported pieces—always check the stamp before using a 9K or 14K benchmark.
Weighing & sorting tips
- If the item is plated or filled, it won't follow karat melt math; check stamps like GF/GP/HGE first.
- Group items by fineness stamp before weighing—9K and 18K should never share one blended total.
Gold Value Calculator
Adjust this price to project a future value. 24K per troy oz.
Total gold value£1549.64
Current 10K price • £40.78/gram • £1268.40/oz
Formula: weight × karat multiplier × spot price. 14K = 0.585, 18K = 0.75, 10K = 0.417.
USD spot converted to pounds at live exchange rates. Same basis as the estimates on this page. Adjust weight, unit, or karat.
Calculate exact pawnbroker payout →
What uk buyers might pay (typical ranges)
Dealers pay a share of melt. Below uses the same total melt as this page (£1,549.52). Cash-for-gold shops on the high street vary widely—always ask what % of melt they pay. Not a quote.
| Buyer type | Typical % of melt | Est. offer (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Pawnbroker | 50–70% | £774.76 – £1,084.66 |
| Local gold buyer / jeweller | 65–80% | £1,007.19 – £1,239.61 |
| Online / mail-in buyer | 80–92% | £1,239.61 – £1,425.56 |
| Refinery (bulk / high volume) | 88–95% | £1,363.57 – £1,472.04 |
Ranges are typical experience bands; local buyers vary. Not a quote.
How we calculate melt in pounds
USD spot per gram × live USD→GBP rate (1 USD = £0.7584). For 10K: 38 g × £40.78/g ≈ £1,549.52 full metal value before any buyer haircut. 10K price hub.
Melt value by karat (38 g, GBP)
Same weight, different purity—use this to sanity-check whether your item's stamp matches your expected value in pounds.
Related links
- 10K gold price per gram (overview)
- All 10K gold value topics
- Gold price FAQ
- Sell gold jewellery online
- How to sell gold in the UK
- 417 hallmark reference
- Pawnbroker payout estimate (10K)
FAQ
- How much is 38 grams of 10K gold worth in pounds?
- 38 grams of 10K gold is worth about £1,549.52 melt in pounds at today's gold price of $4,014/oz (1 USD = £0.7584). Typical uk buyers pay £774.76–£1,084.66 (pawnbroker) or £1,239.61–£1,425.56 (online).
- Is £1,549.52 what uk buyers will pay?
- Usually not. Many buyers pay a percentage of melt—often roughly 50–70% at pawnbrokers for quick cash. Online or mail-in buyers may pay a higher share. Always compare at least two quotes in pounds.
- What if my lot has mixed karats?
- Separate by stamp (375, 585, 750, etc.) and weigh each group. A single blended offer for mixed karats is often lower than itemized pricing.
- Does 10K gold price in GBP change every day?
- Spot gold and the USD→GBP rate both move. Our pages refresh on a regular schedule. Use the same spot and rate basis as our calculators when comparing offers.