How Much Is 5g of 14K Gold Worth in Pounds (£)?
5 grams of 14K gold is worth £301.64 in pounds today
(Based on spot $4,317/oz · 1 USD = £0.7452 · Updated June 16, 2026)
- Melt value
- £301.64
- Pawnbroker (typical)
- £151–£211
- Mail-in buyer (typical)
- £241–£278
Estimates convert USD spot to GBP using a live exchange rate. Not financial advice, not a purchase offer, and not a guarantee of what any UK buyer will pay.
Light-weight pieces (roughly under 10 g) are common for single rings, small chains, or earrings on the UK high street.
If you're comparing pawnbroker vs mail-in quotes, ask each buyer to state their offer as a % of melt in pounds.
14K (585) is widely sold in the UK alongside 9K and 18K. High-street and independent jewellers often stock 585-stamped pieces.
At the live spot converted to pounds, 5 g of 14K gold has a rough melt value of about £301.64 (£60.33/gram). USD equivalent: $404.80 (1 USD = £0.7452).
Weighing & sorting tips (UK)
- If a shop quotes quickly, ask what % of melt they pay in pounds—clarity beats guessing.
- Weigh gold-only metal when you can; stone settings add grams but rarely increase scrap payout.
Gold Value Calculator
Adjust this price to project a future value. 24K per troy oz.
Total gold value£301.60
Current 14K price • £60.32/gram • £1876.16/oz
Formula: weight × karat multiplier × spot price. 14K = 0.585, 18K = 0.75, 10K = 0.417.
USD spot converted to your selected currency at live exchange rates. Adjust weight, unit, or karat to explore scenarios.
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Melt value by karat (5 g, GBP)
Same weight, different fineness—sanity-check whether your hallmark matches the value you expect.
What UK buyers might pay for this weight (typical ranges)
Uses melt £301.64. Some independent jewellers match mail-in rates on small 9K or 18K lots if you show your melt estimate.
| Buyer type | Typical % of melt | Est. offer (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Pawn shop | 50–70% | £150.82 – £211.15 |
| Local gold buyer / jeweler | 65–80% | £196.07 – £241.31 |
| Online / mail-in buyer | 80–92% | £241.31 – £277.51 |
| Refinery (bulk / high volume) | 88–95% | £265.44 – £286.56 |
Ranges are common UK experience bands; pawnbrokers and mail-in buyers vary. Not a quote.
How we calculate melt in pounds
5 g × £60.33/g (14K at spot in GBP) ≈ £301.64 before buyer discounts.
USD: 5g of 14K gold value in USDEUR: 5g in euros (€)
Related links
- 14K gold price per gram (overview)
- All 14K gold value topics (USD)
- UK hallmarks guide (375, 585, 750)
- How to sell gold
- Hallmarks guide (375, 585, 750)
- How to test gold at home
FAQ
- How much is 5 grams of 14K gold worth in pounds?
- 5 grams of 14K gold is worth £301.64 at today's gold price of $4,317/oz (converted to pounds at 1 USD = £0.7452). This is melt value — UK pawnbrokers often pay £151–£211; mail-in buyers may pay £241–£278.
- Is £301.64 what a UK pawnbroker will pay?
- Usually not. Pawnbrokers and many cash-for-gold buyers pay a percentage of melt—often around £151–£211 for quick purchases. Mail-in buyers may pay a higher percentage. Always get multiple offers in pounds.
- Should I remove stones or clasps before weighing?
- If you can do it safely, weigh gold-only metal; stones and some clasps add weight but often don't increase scrap payout. If you can't remove them, ask how the buyer deducts non-gold parts.
- Does 14K gold price in pounds change every day?
- Spot gold and the USD→GBP exchange rate both move. Our pages refresh on a regular schedule. Use the same spot and rate basis as our calculators when comparing quotes.