14K Gold Price Per Gram Today

What Is the 14K Gold Price Per Gram Today?

The 14K gold price per gram today is calculated from the live 24K spot price on the COMEX exchange, divided by 31.1035 grams per troy ounce, and multiplied by 0.585 — the gold content of 14 karat alloy. That math runs automatically on this page, three times a day.

Whether you are about to sell a ring, buy a chain, or just track the market — this is your current number, no guesswork. Want to know what a specific piece is worth? Use the free melt value calculator in the widget above. Enter the weight, pick the karat, get the dollar value in seconds.

Why 14K Gold Is the US Standard

Walk into any American jewelry store and most rings, chains, and earrings are 14K. The price of 14K gold per gram hits the right balance between affordability and real gold content. 14K is 58.5% pure gold mixed with copper, silver, and zinc — that alloy makes it significantly harder than 18K or 24K and better suited for daily wear.

The FTC officially recognizes 14K as a standard gold purity for jewelry sold in the United States. If you see “14K” or “585” stamped on a piece, you know exactly what you have.

How Is the 14K Gold Price Calculated

Formula: 14K price per gram = (Spot price per troy oz ÷ 31.1035) × 0.585

At a spot price of $4,350/oz: ($4,350 ÷ 31.1035) × 0.585 = $81.82 per gram. The live widget at the top of this page runs this calculation automatically and updates three times a day from COMEX market data.

All Gold Karats Compared

Gold Karat tells us how pure the gold is:

• 10K gold — 41.7% pure, most affordable, most durable. Common in budget rings and children’s jewelry.
• 14K gold — 58.5% pure, the US standard. Best balance of price, durability, and gold content for everyday jewelry.
• 18K gold — 75% pure, richer yellow color, slightly softer. Popular in European and luxury jewelry.
• 24K gold — 99.9% pure, too soft for most jewelry. Used in investment coins and bullion.

What Melt Value Means When You Are Selling Your Gold

The melt value is your negotiating floor. A legitimate gold buyer pays 75–90% of melt value. That spread covers refining cost and margin — completely normal. An offer below 65% of melt value is low. Knowing your number means you walk out instead of accepting a bad deal.

Read the full guide: How to Sell 14K Gold for the Best Price

When is a Good Time to Sell 14K Gold?

In 2026, gold is at all-time highs above $4,300 per ounce. The gold price today per gram 14K is roughly 40% higher than a year ago. Unused jewelry, scrap gold, and broken pieces are significantly more valuable now than ever before. Use the calculator above, then compare at least three buyer quotes before committing.

The 14K Gold Price Per Gram Formula-How the Calculation Works

Every 14K gold price you see on this page comes from one formula. Understanding it takes two minutes and tells you exactly where the number comes from.

Step 1 — The COMEX Spot Price

Gold trades globally in US dollars per troy ounce. The “spot price” is the current live rate for pure 24K gold. Today that’s approximately $4,325 per troy ounce on the COMEX exchange. This is the starting point for every karat calculation.

Step 2 — Convert Troy Ounces to Grams

One troy ounce equals exactly 31.1035 grams. Divide the spot price by 31.1035 to get the 24K price per gram.

$4,325 ÷ 31.1035 = $139.05 per gram (24K)

Step 3 — Apply the 14K Purity Factor

14K gold is 14 parts gold out of 24 — that’s 58.5% pure gold. Multiply the 24K per-gram rate by 0.585.

$139.05 × 0.585 = $81.34 per gram (14K)

The Complete Formula

14K price per gram = (spot price ÷ 31.1035) × 0.585

This is the industry standard formula used by every US gold refiner, dealer, and appraiser. The calculator above runs this automatically with live COMEX data.

Formula for Every Karat

Karat	Purity	Multiplier	Price at $4,325/oz spot
10K	41.7%	× 0.417	$58.00/gram
14K	58.5%	× 0.585	$81.34/gram
18K	75.0%	× 0.750	$104.29/gram
22K	91.6%	× 0.916	$127.35/gram
24K	99.9%	× 0.999	$139.05/gram

The karat number divided by 24 gives you the multiplier: 14 ÷ 24 = 0.583 (rounded to 0.585 per standard industry practice). This is also why the European hallmark for 14K is “585” — it represents 585 parts per 1,000 of pure gold.

Troy Ounce vs Regular Ounce

Gold is always weighed in troy ounces, not avoirdupois ounces (the everyday US ounce). The difference matters:

• 1 troy ounce = 31.1035 grams
• 1 avoirdupois ounce = 28.3495 grams

If you enter your piece’s weight in regular ounces into a gold calculator, you’ll underestimate its value by about 9%. Always confirm your scale is set to grams or troy ounces.