How Much Is 5.5g of 22K Gold Worth in pounds?
5.5 grams of 22K gold is worth £493.42 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.
In the light range, one clasp or stone setting can skew the total—estimate gold-only weight for a cleaner melt benchmark.
Light totals often match one UK wedding band, a fine chain, or a pair of stud earrings—common in 9K and 18K on the high street.
Adjacent gram pages (GBP):← 5g6g →
At live spot converted to pounds, 5.5 g of 22K gold has a rough melt value of about £493.42. This is not a purchase offer—just an estimate from spot × weight × purity × exchange rate.
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22K (916) is less common on UK high streets than 9K or 18K but appears on some Asian and investment-style jewellery.
Weighing & sorting tips
- If a clasp tests differently from the chain, weigh or quote each part separately.
- 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£493.40
Current 22K price • £89.71/gram • £2790.29/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 →
How we calculate melt in pounds
USD spot per gram × live USD→GBP rate (1 USD = £0.7584). For 22K: 5.5 g × £89.71/g ≈ £493.42 full metal value before any buyer haircut. 22K price hub.
What uk buyers might pay (typical ranges)
Dealers pay a share of melt. Below uses the same total melt as this page (£493.42). On light weights, the % of melt matters more than the channel—get two £ quotes anchored to the same spot day. Not a quote.
| Buyer type | Typical % of melt | Est. offer (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Pawnbroker | 50–70% | £246.71 – £345.40 |
| Local gold buyer / jeweller | 65–80% | £320.73 – £394.74 |
| Online / mail-in buyer | 80–92% | £394.74 – £453.95 |
| Refinery (bulk / high volume) | 88–95% | £434.21 – £468.75 |
Ranges are typical experience bands; local buyers vary. Not a quote.
Melt value by karat (5.5 g, GBP)
Same weight, different purity—use this to sanity-check whether your item's stamp matches your expected value in pounds.
Related links
- 22K gold price per gram (overview)
- All 22K gold value topics
- Gold price FAQ
- Sell gold jewellery online
- How to sell gold in the UK
- 916 hallmark reference
- Pawnbroker payout estimate (22K)
FAQ
- How much is 5.5 grams of 22K gold worth in pounds?
- 5.5 grams of 22K gold is worth about £493.42 melt in pounds at today's gold price of $4,014/oz (1 USD = £0.7584). Typical uk buyers pay £246.71–£345.40 (pawnbroker) or £394.74–£453.95 (online).
- Is £493.42 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.
- 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 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.