14K Gold Price Today
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14K Gold Price by Weight
| Weight | 14K Gold Value |
|---|---|
| 1 gram | $88.84 |
| 2.5 grams | $222.09 |
| 5 grams | $444.19 |
| 10 grams | $888.38 |
| 15 grams | $1,332.57 |
| 20 grams | $1,776.76 |
| 1 troy ounce (31.1g) | $2,763.17 |
What Is 14K Gold?
14 karat gold is 58.3% pure gold (14 parts gold out of 24 total parts). The remaining 41.7% is made up of alloy metals—typically copper, silver, zinc, and nickel. This composition makes 14K gold significantly more durable than higher-karat gold while retaining a rich gold color.
14K is the most popular karat for jewelry in the United States. It strikes the ideal balance between gold content, durability, and price. You'll find it in wedding bands, engagement ring settings, chains, bracelets, and earrings. Look for stamps reading "14K," "14KT," or "585" on your jewelry.
When using a gold estimator or scrap gold calculator to determine melt value, 14K pieces will always be worth about 58% of the pure gold price per gram. This makes it the mid-range option between affordable 10K gold and premium 18K gold.
14K Gold Price Formula
The formula for calculating the value of 14K gold is straightforward:
Weight (grams) ÷ 31.1035 × Spot Price × 0.583 = Melt Value
Worked example: A 14K gold wedding band weighing 8 grams with gold at $5,300 per troy ounce. 8 ÷ 31.1035 = 0.2572 troy ounces. 0.2572 × $5,300 × 0.583 = $794.66 melt value.
Use the gold estimator on our homepage for an instant calculation with live prices.
Common 14K Gold Items and Typical Weights
Knowing typical weights helps you estimate value before you weigh. Here are common 14K gold items:
- Wedding band (men's): 5–10 grams
- Wedding band (women's): 2–5 grams
- Class ring: 10–20 grams
- Chain necklace (18"): 8–25 grams depending on thickness
- Bracelet: 5–15 grams
- Pair of earrings: 1–4 grams
Always weigh on a precise scale for an accurate gold calculator result. Kitchen scales are not accurate enough—use a jewelry scale or postal scale accurate to 0.01g.
14K vs 10K vs 18K Gold Value Comparison
For the same weight, higher karat gold is worth more because it contains more pure gold:
- 10K gold is 41.7% pure — the most affordable and most durable
- 14K gold is 58.3% pure — the American standard, best all-around value
- 18K gold is 75% pure — the international fine jewelry standard
A 10-gram piece of 14K gold is worth roughly 40% more than the same weight in 10K, and about 22% less than the same weight in 18K. Check the scrap gold prices page for a full comparison.