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Cat Gangs! →Gold Karat Melt Value Calculator
Enter the current gold spot price below to estimate melt values for common gold purities, from pure 24k down through 10k. Handy for jewelry, scrap gold, thrift finds, estate-sale mysteries, and that drawer full of “maybe valuable” objects silently judging you.
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One troy ounce = 31.1035 grams. One gram of 24k gold is worth $160.75 at the current spot price. Lower karats are calculated by multiplying spot by their gold purity.
| Karat Level | Gold Purity | 1 Troy Ounce Melt Value | 1 Gram Melt Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24k gold | 100% | $5,000.00 | $160.75 |
| 22k gold | 91.7% | $4,585.00 | $147.41 |
| 20k gold | 83.3% | $4,165.00 | $133.91 |
| 18k gold | 75% | $3,750.00 | $120.57 |
| 14k gold | 58.3% | $2,915.00 | $93.72 |
| 10k gold | 41.7% | $2,085.00 | $67.03 |
Values are estimates based on gold purity and spot price. Real-world prices vary based on condition, weight accuracy, assay results, dealer spreads, premiums, and whether someone has described ordinary jewelry as “ancient treasure.” Not financial advice. Do your own research.