Find out what your scrap gold jewellery is worth today. Enter weight and karat — live melt value is calculated instantly.
Weight (grams)
Karat
Total Melt Value
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Live gold price sourced from LBMA spot market via gold-api.com · Updated every 60 seconds · About our data
How to Calculate Scrap Gold Value
Weigh each gold item separately using precision scales (accuracy to 0.01g)
Identify the karat from the hallmark: 375=9K, 585=14K, 750=18K, 916=22K, 999=24K
Enter the weight and select the karat in the calculator above
Read your live melt value — dealers typically pay 70–90% of this figure
Understanding Melt Value vs Dealer Offer
The melt value shown is the theoretical value of the pure gold content in your items at the current spot price. This is not what a dealer will pay — dealers need a margin to cover refining costs, overheads, and profit. Specialist online refiners typically pay the highest percentage (85–92% of melt), while high street jewellers and pawnbrokers typically pay the least (50–75%).
Disclaimer: Melt values are indicative only and do not constitute financial advice. Always verify prices with your chosen dealer before selling. Prices fluctuate continuously with the live gold spot price.
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