How Much Is 1g of 18K Gold Worth in Pounds (£)?
1 gram of 18K gold is worth £77.80 in pounds today
(Based on spot $4,331/oz · 1 USD = £0.7449 · Updated June 16, 2026)
- Melt value
- £77.80
- Pawnbroker (typical)
- £39–£54
- Mail-in buyer (typical)
- £62–£72
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.
Very small weights often come from earring backs, broken clasps, or tiny scrap lots. Accuracy and sorting by stamp matter more than anything else here.
Charity-shop donations sometimes include 9K scrap; confirm the stamp before assuming 375 means the whole piece is gold.
18K (750) is the premium UK fineness for many fine jewellers—common on engagement rings and higher-end pieces.
Adjacent GBP pages: ← 0.5g2g →
At the live spot converted to pounds, 1 g of 18K gold has a rough melt value of about £77.80 (£77.80/gram). USD equivalent: $104.44 (1 USD = £0.7449).
Weighing & sorting tips (UK)
- Plated or gold-filled items won't follow karat melt math; check stamps before using a gold-only estimate.
- Use a 0.01 g scale; weigh in a small dish and subtract tare for reliable readings on tiny UK scrap.
Gold Value Calculator
Adjust this price to project a future value. 24K per troy oz.
Total gold value£77.79
Current 18K price • £77.79/gram • £2419.54/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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How we calculate melt in pounds
This page uses our live USD per-gram rate for 18K, converted at 1 USD = £0.7449. In words: 1 g × 18K × £77.80/g ≈ £77.80 full metal value before any buyer haircut.
What UK buyers might pay for this weight (typical ranges)
Uses melt £77.80. For a couple of grams, a high-street quote plus one mail-in benchmark often beats guessing.
| Buyer type | Typical % of melt | Est. offer (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Pawn shop | 50–70% | £38.90 – £54.46 |
| Local gold buyer / jeweler | 65–80% | £50.57 – £62.24 |
| Online / mail-in buyer | 80–92% | £62.24 – £71.57 |
| Refinery (bulk / high volume) | 88–95% | £68.46 – £73.91 |
Ranges are common UK experience bands; pawnbrokers and mail-in buyers vary. Not a quote.
Melt value by karat (1 g, GBP)
USD: 1g of 18K gold value in USDEUR: 1g in euros (€)
Related links
- 18K gold price per gram (overview)
- All 18K gold value topics (USD)
- UK hallmarks guide (375, 585, 750)
- How to sell gold
- Scrap gold calculator →
FAQ
- How much is 1 gram of 18K gold worth in pounds?
- 1 gram of 18K gold is worth £77.80 at today's gold price of $4,331/oz (converted to pounds at 1 USD = £0.7449). This is melt value — UK pawnbrokers often pay £39–£54; mail-in buyers may pay £62–£72.
- Is £77.80 what a UK pawnbroker will pay?
- Usually not. Pawnbrokers and many cash-for-gold buyers pay a percentage of melt—often around £39–£54 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 18K 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.