How Much Is 1g of 9K Gold Worth in Pounds (£)?
1 gram of 9K gold is worth £38.78 in pounds today
(Based on spot $4,317/oz · 1 USD = £0.7452 · Updated June 16, 2026)
- Melt value
- £38.78
- Pawnbroker (typical)
- £19–£27
- Mail-in buyer (typical)
- £31–£36
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.
At micro weights, a 0.01 g jewellery scale beats a kitchen scale; hallmarks can be hard to read on very small findings.
Adjacent GBP pages: ← 0.5g2g →
At the live spot converted to pounds, 1 g of 9K gold has a rough melt value of about £38.78 (£38.78/gram). USD equivalent: $52.04 (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.
- Use a 0.01 g scale; weigh in a small dish and subtract tare for reliable readings on tiny UK scrap.
About 9K (375) Gold
9K (375) is the most common gold standard in the UK, used for everyday rings, chains and bracelets.
9K gold is 37.5% pure — the minimum legal standard for gold jewelry in the UK. It's hallmarked "375" and is the most common karat for everyday rings, chains and bracelets sold in the UK and Ireland. 375 hallmark guide.
Gold Value Calculator
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Total gold value£38.78
Current 9K price • £38.78/gram • £1206.19/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 9K, converted at 1 USD = £0.7452. In words: 1 g × 9K × £38.78/g ≈ £38.78 full metal value before any buyer haircut.
What UK buyers might pay for this weight (typical ranges)
Uses melt £38.78. 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% | £19.39 – £27.14 |
| Local gold buyer / jeweler | 65–80% | £25.21 – £31.02 |
| Online / mail-in buyer | 80–92% | £31.02 – £35.68 |
| Refinery (bulk / high volume) | 88–95% | £34.12 – £36.84 |
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 9K gold value in USDEUR: 1g in euros (€)
Related links
- 9K gold price per gram (overview)
- All 9K 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 9K gold worth in pounds?
- 1 gram of 9K gold is worth £38.78 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 £19–£27; mail-in buyers may pay £31–£36.
- Is £38.78 what a UK pawnbroker will pay?
- Usually not. Pawnbrokers and many cash-for-gold buyers pay a percentage of melt—often around £19–£27 for quick purchases. Mail-in buyers may pay a higher percentage. Always get multiple offers in pounds.
- Is 9K the same as a 375 hallmark?
- Yes. In the UK and Ireland, 375 fineness means 37.5% pure gold—the legal minimum sold as gold. Jewellers stamp 375 or 9K; both refer to the same purity tier for melt calculations.
- 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 9K 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.