Scrap Gold Calculator
Calculate the value of your scrap gold based on weight, purity, and current gold price.
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How to Use the Scrap Gold Calculator
- Enter Weight – Input the weight of your scrap gold in grams (metric only). Use a decimal if needed (e.g., 10.5).
- Select Purity – Choose the karat value of your gold from the dropdown (e.g., 18K for 75% purity).
- Enter Gold Price – Provide the current market price for 24K gold per gram (in your currency, e.g., $60).
- Calculate – Click the Calculate button or press Enter after filling the weight or price fields.
- Read Results – The calculator shows:
- Value – Total worth of your scrap gold.
- Details – Breakdown: pure gold content (grams) × price per gram.
Tip: Ensure all inputs are positive numbers. Errors (e.g., zero or invalid entries) will display a warning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The value is calculated by multiplying the weight (in grams) by the purity fraction (karat/24) and then by the current gold price per gram for 24K gold.
We support 24K, 22K, 18K, 14K, 10K, and 9K.
Yes, enter the gold price in your desired currency (e.g., USD, EUR) and the result will be in that currency.
