How Much Is 500g of 18K Gold Worth in pounds?
500 grams of 18K gold is worth £36,700.59 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.
Bulk weights are usually multiple items or near-bullion lots. Inventory and sorting help you avoid blended offers.
Bulk lots are often multiple rings, chains, or inherited sets—inventory by hallmark and weight keeps quote comparisons fair.
Adjacent gram pages (GBP):← 450g
At live spot converted to pounds, 500 g of 18K gold has a rough melt value of about £36,700.59. This is not a purchase offer—just an estimate from spot × weight × purity × exchange rate.
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18K (750) is the premium UK fineness for many fine jewellers—common on engagement rings and higher-end pieces.
Weighing & sorting tips
- If your pieces are mixed-karat, weigh each karat separately; otherwise a blended estimate can mislead you.
- Simple inventory (hallmark, weight, photo) prevents disputes with pawnbrokers or mail-in buyers.
Gold Value Calculator
Adjust this price to project a future value. 24K per troy oz.
Total gold value£36700.00
Current 18K price • £73.40/gram • £2283.00/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 (£36,700.59). Mixed high-value lots may need assay; paperwork is normal for professional UK gold buyers. Not a quote.
| Buyer type | Typical % of melt | Est. offer (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Pawnbroker | 50–70% | £18,350.30 – £25,690.41 |
| Local gold buyer / jeweller | 65–80% | £23,855.38 – £29,360.47 |
| Online / mail-in buyer | 80–92% | £29,360.47 – £33,764.54 |
| Refinery (bulk / high volume) | 88–95% | £32,296.52 – £34,865.56 |
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 18K: 500 g × £73.40/g ≈ £36,700.59 full metal value before any buyer haircut. 18K price hub.
Melt value by karat (500 g, GBP)
Same weight, different purity—use this to sanity-check whether your item's stamp matches your expected value in pounds.
Related links
- 18K gold price per gram (overview)
- All 18K gold value topics
- Gold price FAQ
- Sell gold jewellery online
- How to sell gold in the UK
- 750 hallmark reference
- Pawnbroker payout estimate (18K)
FAQ
- How much is 500 grams of 18K gold worth in pounds?
- 500 grams of 18K gold is worth about £36,700.59 melt in pounds at today's gold price of $4,014/oz (1 USD = £0.7584). Typical uk buyers pay £18,350.30–£25,690.41 (pawnbroker) or £29,360.47–£33,764.54 (online).
- Is £36,700.59 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.
- Do bulk lots get better payout percentages?
- Often yes with established buyers or refineries—fixed costs spread over more weight. The tradeoff is verification time and sometimes minimums.
- Does 18K 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.