18K Gold Price per Gram Today
Gold spot: $4,195.60/oz · Updated Oct 10, 2026, 2:00 AM ET
About 18K gold
18k gold is 75% gold, giving it a deeper yellow color than 14k. It is the standard for fine jewelry in Europe and for luxury watch cases, and it is softer and more expensive per gram than lower karats.
Where you will find it
- Fine and designer jewelry
- Luxury watch cases and bracelets
- Much of the jewelry made in Europe
Stamps to look for
What common 18K items are worth
Weights are typical examples; real pieces vary widely. Weigh yours and use the calculator below.
| Item | Typical weight | Melt value |
|---|---|---|
| Pair of stud earrings | ~2 g | $202.34 |
| Engagement ring (setting only) | ~3.5 g | $354.09 |
| Designer bangle | ~15 g | $1,517.53 |
| Watch bracelet | ~40 g | $4,046.75 |
18K gold calculator
Melt value is the gold content at today's spot price. Buyers usually pay less to cover refining and profit.
18K gold value by weight
| Weight | Melt value | At 80% dealer offer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 g | $101.17 | $80.94 |
| 2 g | $202.34 | $161.87 |
| 5 g | $505.84 | $404.68 |
| 10 g | $1,011.69 | $809.35 |
| 20 g | $2,023.38 | $1,618.70 |
| 50 g | $5,058.44 | $4,046.75 |
| 100 g | $10,116.88 | $8,093.50 |
Watch for plated-gold marks
If a karat stamp appears next to any of these marks, the item has only a thin gold layer and is worth far less than its weight suggests:
- GP (gold plated)
- GE / EP (electroplated)
- HGE / HGP (heavy gold electroplate)
- RGP (rolled gold plate)
- GF (gold filled)
- Vermeil
Other karats
| Karat | Per gram | Per dwt | Per troy oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10K gold | $56.20 | $87.41 | $1,748.17 |
| 14K gold | $78.69 | $122.37 | $2,447.43 |
| 18K gold | $101.17 | $157.34 | $3,146.70 |
| 22K gold | $123.65 | $192.30 | $3,845.97 |
| 24K gold | $134.76 | $209.57 | $4,191.40 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is 18k gold worth per gram today?
At the latest spot price, 18K gold is worth about $101.17 per gram in melt value. The price above refreshes every hour.
How is the 18k gold price per gram calculated?
Spot price per troy ounce ÷ 31.1035 gives the price of pure gold per gram. Multiply by 0.7500, because 18K gold is 75.0% gold.
What does 750 mean on gold?
750 means the piece is 750 parts per thousand gold, or 75%. That is the same as 18k.
Is 18k gold worth more than 14k?
Per gram, yes: 18k contains 75% gold versus 58.3% for 14k, so it is worth about 29% more by weight at the same spot price.