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* Gold melt value

22K 30 g melt value today

30 g of 22K gold (91.6% pure gold) is worth about $3,585 in melt value as of July 13, 2026 — a scrap buyer typically pays ~85% of that ($3,047) after refining and margin. That weight is typical of solid gold chains, heavy bracelets, multi-piece lots.

Published July 11, 2026 · Updated July 13, 2026

22K · 30 g — live estimate

Melt value
$3,585
Realistic scrap (~85%)
$3,047
Pure gold content
27.480 g
Per-gram melt
$120/g
Purity
91.6% (22K)
As of
July 13, 2026

The calculation

melt = spot/g × purity × weight(g)
     = $130 × 0.916 × 30
     = $3,585

Scrap buyers typically deduct ~15% for assay and refining, landing near $3,047. Designed or branded pieces can sell for more intact than melted.

What usually weighs about 30 g?

At 30 g, you are usually looking at solid gold chains, heavy bracelets, multi-piece lots. Confirm the hallmark matches 22K before you accept a scrap offer — plated lookalikes are worth far less.

Before you sell

  1. Confirm the 22K 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 $3,047 ballpark above.
  4. Not sure of the metal? Scan it in the Jewelry Identifier app first.

* Frequently asked

FAQ

Q. How much is 30 g of 22K gold worth today?
A. About $3,585 in pure melt value as of July 13, 2026. A realistic scrap offer is near $3,047 (~85% of melt) after refining and margin.
Q. How much pure gold is in 30 g of 22K?
A. 22K is 91.6% gold by weight, so 30 g contains about 27.480 g of pure gold.
Q. How do I calculate 22K value myself?
A. Multiply today's gold spot per gram ($130) by the purity (0.916) and by the weight in grams (30). That is $130 × 0.916 × 30 = $3,585.
Q. Is 30 g a normal weight for 22K jewelry?
A. Yes for solid gold chains, heavy bracelets, multi-piece lots. Weigh only the gold — exclude stones and non-gold findings — before using this estimate.

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