Spot price
The spot price is a market reference for fine precious metal. It changes through the trading day and is normally quoted for pure metal rather than finished jewellery.
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Gold Scrap Calculator UK – Live Gold Value per Gram
Estimate the indicative intrinsic value of 9ct, 14ct, 18ct, 22ct or 24ct gold in GBP using current gold spot pricing and the latest available GBP conversion rate.
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The figure is an indicative intrinsic metal value, not a guaranteed purchase offer. Branded, signed, gemstone-set, antique or collectable pieces may be worth more than their metal content.
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Enter a weight to calculate the estimated intrinsic value at the current reference price.
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Estimate only, not a purchase offer or guaranteed price. Spot and FX prices can move, third-party data may be delayed, and any Imperial Time offer is confirmed only after specialist review, testing and inspection.
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Today’s indicative value per gram
The table and calculator use the same spot-price and GBP reference object so their values remain aligned.
| Purity | Hallmark | Gold content | Indicative value / g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9ct gold | 375 | 37.5% | Loading… |
| 14ct gold | 585 | 58.5% | Loading… |
| 18ct gold | 750 | 75.0% | Loading… |
| 22ct gold | 916 | 91.6% | Loading… |
| 24ct gold | 999 | 99.9% | Loading… |
Reference values exclude dealer margins, refining or testing costs and any premium attributable to brand, gemstones, design, condition, rarity or collectability.
Understand the number
Spot price, intrinsic value and an actual dealer offer are different
Intrinsic / melt value
The calculator adjusts the fine-metal reference for the item’s stated purity and weight. This estimates the value of the precious-metal content itself.
Dealer valuation or offer
An actual offer can differ after testing, inspection, refining considerations and market movements. Resale, brand or collectable value may also make a piece worth more than melt value.
Purity guide
Gold carat and hallmark guide
UK gold hallmarks commonly identify fineness in parts per thousand. For example, 375 indicates 37.5% fine gold, corresponding to 9 carat gold.
Gold
375 = 9ct / 37.5%
585 = 14ct / 58.5%
750 = 18ct / 75.0%
916 = 22ct / 91.6%
999 = 24ct / 99.9%
A hallmark is useful evidence of stated fineness, but Imperial Time may still test or inspect an item before making an offer.
Transparent calculation
How the calculator works
Indicative intrinsic value = weight in grams × precious-metal purity × current fine-metal value per gram
Example formula for 10g of 9ct gold: 10g × 0.375 × current fine-gold £/g.
The current fine-metal value per gram is derived from the latest available spot-market reference converted to GBP. The same rate object powers the calculator, table and examples.
Worked examples
What could common weights be worth at the current reference price?
These examples update automatically from the same pricing used by the calculator.
Do not scrap value you cannot replace
Could Your Jewellery Be Worth More Than Scrap?
Raw metal value is only one component of value. Signed or branded jewellery, luxury watches, diamond or gemstone-set pieces, antique and period jewellery, unusual craftsmanship, coins and collectable objects can command a premium above their intrinsic metal content.
Before selling solely for metal value, consider whether the maker, brand, stones, rarity, design, condition, provenance or resale demand could make the piece worth more. Imperial Time can assess the complete item rather than assuming it should be melted.
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Before You Scrap It, Let Imperial Time Check It
Bring the item to our Kensington showroom or start with an enquiry. A specialist can assess purity, condition, stones, brand and resale value before you decide how to sell.
Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
How much is 9ct gold worth per gram?
The indicative intrinsic value of 9ct gold is 37.5% of the current fine-gold value per gram. The live table applies that purity factor automatically. An actual purchase offer can differ after inspection and testing.
How is scrap gold calculated?
Multiply the item’s weight in grams by its gold purity and by the current fine-gold value per gram. For example, 9ct gold uses a purity factor of 0.375.
What does 375 mean on gold?
A 375 fineness mark indicates 375 parts of fine gold per 1,000 parts of alloy, equivalent to 37.5% gold or 9 carat gold.
Is 18ct gold worth more than 9ct gold?
At the same weight, 18ct gold contains twice the fine-gold proportion of 9ct gold: 75% versus 37.5%. Finished jewellery value can also depend on brand, stones, condition and collectability.
Does this calculator show the price Imperial Time will pay?
No. It shows an indicative intrinsic metal value from current reference pricing. Any Imperial Time offer is confirmed after specialist assessment, testing and inspection.
Can jewellery be worth more than its scrap gold value?
Yes. Brand, maker, gemstones, age, design, condition, rarity, provenance and resale demand can make a complete piece more valuable than its raw gold content.
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