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18K 15 g melt value today

15 g of 18K gold (75.0% pure gold) is worth about $1,661 in melt value as of August 28, 2026 — a scrap buyer typically pays ~85% of that ($1,412) after refining and margin. That weight is typical of rings, pendants, lightweight gold bracelets.

Published July 11, 2026 · Updated August 28, 2026

18K · 15 g — live estimate

Melt value
$1,661
Realistic scrap (~85%)
$1,412
Pure gold content
11.250 g
Per-gram melt
$111/g
Purity
75.0% (18K)
As of
August 28, 2026

The calculation

melt = spot/g × purity × weight(g)
     = $148 × 0.75 × 15
     = $1,661

Scrap buyers typically deduct ~15% for assay and refining, landing near $1,412. Designed or branded pieces can sell for more intact than melted.

What usually weighs about 15 g?

At 15 g, you are usually looking at rings, pendants, lightweight gold bracelets. Confirm the hallmark matches 18K before you accept a scrap offer — plated lookalikes are worth far less.

Before you sell

  1. Confirm the 18K stamp (or equivalent fineness mark).
  2. Weigh in grams on a jewelry scale; exclude stones and non-gold parts.
  3. Compare at least two scrap offers against the $1,412 ballpark above.
  4. Not sure of the metal? Scan it in the Jewelry Identifier app first.

* Frequently asked

FAQ

Q. How much is 15 g of 18K gold worth today?
A. About $1,661 in pure melt value as of August 28, 2026. A realistic scrap offer is near $1,412 (~85% of melt) after refining and margin.
Q. How much pure gold is in 15 g of 18K?
A. 18K is 75.0% gold by weight, so 15 g contains about 11.250 g of pure gold.
Q. How do I calculate 18K value myself?
A. Multiply today's gold spot per gram ($148) by the purity (0.75) and by the weight in grams (15). That is $148 × 0.75 × 15 = $1,661.
Q. Is 15 g a normal weight for 18K jewelry?
A. Yes for rings, pendants, lightweight gold bracelets. Weigh only the gold — exclude stones and non-gold findings — before using this estimate.

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