Finance

Scrap Gold Value Calculator

Find the melt value of your gold based on weight, karat, and spot price.

Melt Value
Pure Gold Content
Price per Gram (pure)
Formula:
Purity = Karat / 24
Price per Gram = Spot Price / 31.1035
Melt Value = Weight × Purity × Price per Gram

How Scrap Gold Value Works

Gold purity is measured in karats (24K = 100% pure). A troy ounce equals 31.1035 grams. Scrap dealers typically pay 70-90% of melt value, so your actual payout will be less than the calculated melt value.