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18k gold price per gram today
As of Oct 15, 2026 6:36 PM ET, 18k gold is worth $100.51 per gram in melt value, per Bullion Price Check: gold spot of $4,168.30/troy oz ÷ 31.1035 g × 75.00% purity (spot source: gold-api.com). Jewelry and scrap buyers pay below melt.
Key facts
- 18k gold per gram: $100.51
- 18k gold per pennyweight: $156.31
- Purity: 75.00%
- Gold spot: $4,168.30/troy oz
- Data time: Oct 15, 2026 6:36 PM ET
18k gold value by unit
| Unit | 18k melt value |
|---|---|
| gram | $100.51 |
| kilogram | $100,510.46 |
| tola (11.6638 g) | $1,172.33 |
| pennyweight (dwt, 1/20 troy oz) | $156.31 |
| troy ounce (31.1035 g) | $3,126.22 |
18k gold value by weight
| Weight | Melt value |
|---|---|
| 1 g | $100.51 |
| 2 g | $201.02 |
| 5 g | $502.55 |
| 10 g | $1,005.10 |
| 20 g | $2,010.21 |
| 50 g | $5,025.52 |
| 100 g | $10,051.05 |
Selling 18k scrap gold
Scrap 18k gold (broken jewelry, chains, class rings) is valued by weight × 75.00% purity × spot: $100.51 per gram today. Weigh in grams (not ounces), separate items by karat stamp, and get written per-gram offers from several buyers; pawn shops and mail-in scrap services typically pay the lowest share of melt.
Melt value of the pure gold content only. Other karats: 24k · 22k · 21k · 14k · 10k · white gold per gram · gold value per gram calculator. Selling? Read how to sell silver and gold for a fair price. Buying bullion instead? See lowest premium gold.
Frequently asked questions
What is 18k gold worth per gram today?
As of Oct 15, 2026 6:36 PM ET, the melt value of 18k gold is $100.51 per gram (75.00% pure) at a gold spot price of $4,168.30 per troy ounce.
What is the 18k gold price per gram at a pawn shop?
There is no fixed pawn price. Pawn shops and scrap buyers pay a share of the $100.51/g melt value after deducting refining costs, margin and (for pawn loans) risk. Ask for a written per-gram offer, check it against this page, and compare at least two other buyers such as a coin shop or jeweler.
How is the 18k gold price per gram calculated?
Gold spot per troy ounce ÷ 31.1035 grams × 0.7500 purity = $100.51 per gram.
What is 18k scrap gold worth per gram?
Scrap 18k gold has the same metal content as 18k jewelry: $100.51/g melt as of Oct 15, 2026 6:36 PM ET. Refiners and scrap buyers pay a percentage of that after assay and refining fees; broken chains, single earrings and dental gold all count by karat and weight.
How much will a pawn shop or gold buyer pay for 18k gold?
Less than melt. Scrap buyers deduct refining costs and margin, so offers are below the $100.51/g melt value. Use this number as the ceiling and get several quotes.
How much is 18k gold per pennyweight?
$156.31 per dwt (1 dwt = 1.555 g), as of Oct 15, 2026 6:36 PM ET.
Where does the gold spot price come from?
Bullion Price Check uses gold-api.com, refreshed several times a day; this page reflects Oct 15, 2026 6:36 PM ET.