How Much Is 1g of 22K Gold Worth in Pounds (£)?
1 gram of 22K gold is worth £94.80 in pounds today
(Based on spot $4,317/oz · 1 USD = £0.7452 · Updated June 16, 2026)
- Melt value
- £94.80
- Pawnbroker (typical)
- £47–£66
- Mail-in buyer (typical)
- £76–£87
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.
Micro weights are easy to misread on a kitchen scale—use a 0.01 g jewellery scale for a reliable estimate.
Charity-shop donations sometimes include 9K scrap; confirm the stamp before assuming 375 means the whole piece is gold.
22K (916) is less common on UK high streets than 9K or 18K but appears on some Asian and investment-style jewellery.
Adjacent GBP pages: ← 0.5g2g →
At the live spot converted to pounds, 1 g of 22K gold has a rough melt value of about £94.80 (£94.80/gram). USD equivalent: $127.22 (1 USD = £0.7452).
Weighing & sorting tips (UK)
- Check for 375 / 585 / 750 stamps with a loupe—partially worn UK hallmarks still appear on older pieces.
- Plated or gold-filled items won't follow karat melt math; check stamps before using a gold-only estimate.
Gold Value Calculator
Adjust this price to project a future value. 24K per troy oz.
Total gold value£94.80
Current 22K price • £94.80/gram • £2948.61/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 (1 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 £94.80. Very small lots: local pawnbrokers may have minimum fees—combining pieces can improve the effective payout.
| Buyer type | Typical % of melt | Est. offer (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Pawn shop | 50–70% | £47.40 – £66.36 |
| Local gold buyer / jeweler | 65–80% | £61.62 – £75.84 |
| Online / mail-in buyer | 80–92% | £75.84 – £87.22 |
| Refinery (bulk / high volume) | 88–95% | £83.42 – £90.06 |
Ranges are common UK experience bands; pawnbrokers and mail-in buyers vary. Not a quote.
How we calculate melt in pounds
1 g × £94.80/g (22K at spot in GBP) ≈ £94.80 before buyer discounts.
USD: 1g of 22K gold value in USDEUR: 1g in euros (€)
Related links
- 22K gold price per gram (overview)
- All 22K 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 1 gram of 22K gold worth in pounds?
- 1 gram of 22K gold is worth £94.80 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 £47–£66; mail-in buyers may pay £76–£87.
- Is £94.80 what a UK pawnbroker will pay?
- Usually not. Pawnbrokers and many cash-for-gold buyers pay a percentage of melt—often around £47–£66 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 22K 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.