How Much Is 1 Grams of 18K Gold Worth?
Estimates use the same USD spot basis as our calculators. Not financial advice, not a purchase offer, and not a guarantee of what any buyer will pay.
Micro weights are easy to misread on a kitchen scale—use a 0.01 g jewelry scale for a reliable estimate.
Light pieces can include steel springs or plated parts; a quick magnet check helps, but testing is better than guessing.
Adjacent gram pages: ← 0.5g1.5g →
At the live spot used on this site (USD), 1 g of 18K gold has a rough melt value of about $109.10. This is not a purchase offer—just an estimate from spot × weight × purity.
Weighing & sorting tips
- If the piece is tiny, weigh it with a small container, then subtract the container tare (don’t try to balance it on the edge).
- If your pieces are mixed-karat, weigh each karat separately; otherwise a blended estimate can mislead you.
Gold Value Calculator
Adjust this price to project a future value. 24K per troy oz.
Total gold value$109.10
Current 18K price • $109.10/gram • $3393.39/oz
Formula: weight × karat multiplier × spot price. 14K = 0.585, 18K = 0.75, 10K = 0.417.
Same USD spot basis as the estimates on this page. Adjust weight, unit, or karat to explore scenarios.
How we calculate melt
This page uses our live USD per-gram rate for 18K (derived from spot and purity), not the headline 24K figure alone. In words: 1 g × 18K alloy × $109.10/g ≈ $109.10 full metal value before any buyer haircut.
What buyers might pay for this weight (illustrative)
Dealers pay a share of melt. Below uses the same total melt as this page ($109.10). For tiny lots, some buyers have minimum fees—combine pieces before selling so fees don’t dominate the payout.
| Buyer type | Typical % of melt | Est. offer (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Pawn shop | 50–70% | $54.55 – $76.37 |
| Local gold buyer / jeweler | 65–80% | $70.91 – $87.28 |
| Online / mail-in buyer | 80–92% | $87.28 – $100.37 |
| Refinery (bulk / high volume) | 88–95% | $96.01 – $103.64 |
Ranges are common experience bands; shops and mail-in buyers vary. Not a quote.
Melt value by karat (1 g)
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FAQ
- How much is 1 grams of 18K gold worth?
- At the live USD spot price we use on MyGoldCalc, 1 g of 18K gold has a rough melt value of about $109.10. That is weight × 18K purity × gold price per gram—not a quote to buy your item.
- Is $109.10 what a pawn shop will pay?
- Usually not. Pawn shops and many buyers pay a percentage of melt—often roughly 50–70% for quick cash purchases. Online buyers may pay a higher percentage. Always get multiple offers.
- 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 18K gold price change every day?
- Spot gold moves with the market. Our pages refresh on a regular schedule (ISR). Use the same spot basis as our calculators when comparing numbers.