How Much Is 5g of 18K Gold Worth in Pounds (£)?
5 grams of 18K gold is worth £387.82 in pounds today
(Based on spot $4,317/oz · 1 USD = £0.7452 · Updated June 16, 2026)
- Melt value
- £387.82
- Pawnbroker (typical)
- £194–£271
- Mail-in buyer (typical)
- £310–£357
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.
Clasps and tags may be a different fineness; British buyers often test or deduct non-gold parts rather than guessing.
18K (750) is the premium UK fineness for many fine jewellers—common on engagement rings and higher-end pieces.
At the live spot converted to pounds, 5 g of 18K gold has a rough melt value of about £387.82 (£77.56/gram). USD equivalent: $520.45 (1 USD = £0.7452).
Weighing & sorting tips (UK)
- If your pieces are mixed fineness, weigh each stamp separately—375, 585, and 750 should not share one total.
- 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£387.80
Current 18K price • £77.56/gram • £2412.39/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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What UK buyers might pay for this weight (typical ranges)
Dealers pay a share of melt. Below uses £387.82 on this page. 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% | £193.91 – £271.47 |
| Local gold buyer / jeweler | 65–80% | £252.08 – £310.25 |
| Online / mail-in buyer | 80–92% | £310.25 – £356.79 |
| Refinery (bulk / high volume) | 88–95% | £341.28 – £368.43 |
Ranges are common UK experience bands; pawnbrokers and mail-in buyers vary. Not a quote.
How we calculate melt in pounds
Live USD per-gram rate for 18K × 5 g × USD→GBP rate → £387.82 full metal value before any buyer haircut.
Melt value by karat (5 g, GBP)
USD: 5g of 18K gold value in USDEUR: 5g 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 5 grams of 18K gold worth in pounds?
- 5 grams of 18K gold is worth £387.82 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 £194–£271; mail-in buyers may pay £310–£357.
- Is £387.82 what a UK pawnbroker will pay?
- Usually not. Pawnbrokers and many cash-for-gold buyers pay a percentage of melt—often around £194–£271 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.