Gold and silver price calculator
See what your gold or silver is worth in seconds. Enter the weight and purity for an instant estimate based on today's price.
Send photos for an offerNo fees to ask. No obligation to sell. Trading since 1971.
Use our free calculator to see roughly what your scrap gold or silver is worth. Choose the metal and purity, type in the weight in grams, and it works out an estimate from today's price.
How to use the calculator
- Pick gold or silver.
- Choose the purity. You'll usually find it stamped on the item, such as 375 for 9ct gold or 925 for sterling silver.
- Weigh your item on kitchen or jewellery scales and type the weight in grams.
- Tap "Add another item" to add more pieces. The total updates as you type.
Gold purity guide
| Carat | Stamp | Pure gold |
|---|---|---|
| 9ct | 375 | 37.5% |
| 14ct | 585 | 58.5% |
| 18ct | 750 | 75% |
| 22ct | 916 | 91.6% |
| 24ct | 999 | 99.9% |
Silver purity guide
| Type | Stamp | Pure silver |
|---|---|---|
| Continental silver | 800 | 80% |
| Sterling silver | 925 | 92.5% |
| Britannia silver | 958 | 95.8% |
| Fine silver and bullion | 999 | 99.9% |
Not sure what your stamp means? See our hallmarks guide.
Why your final offer may be higher
The calculator values items by their metal content only. Sovereigns, Britannias, branded bullion bars, designer jewellery, antiques and collectable coins are often worth more than their weight in gold or silver. Send us photos and we'll check.
How it works
Send us photos
Fill in the short form with a description and up to two photos of each item. Markings, weights and dates all help.
Get your offer
We look at your items and reply with an offer. There's no fee to ask and no pressure to say yes.
Post your items
If you accept, we explain exactly how to pack and post them. We recommend Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed, which is tracked, signed for and can be insured.
Get paid
We check your items by hand when they arrive and pay you once they're confirmed.
Questions people ask
How accurate is the gold calculator?
It gives a close guide based on the weight, purity and today's gold or silver price. We confirm the final offer once we've checked your items.
What price does the calculator use?
It uses the live gold and silver price when it can load it. If not, it uses the most recent price shown under the total.
Can I sell my gold after using the calculator?
Yes. Send us photos through the form for a firm, no-obligation offer.
Do I need to know the exact weight?
No. A rough weight is fine for an estimate. We weigh everything properly when it arrives.
Ask for an offer
Tell us what you have. We'll reply with an offer as soon as we can.