1. What is 14k Gold?

14k gold is an alloy containing 58.33% pure gold (14 parts gold out of 24 total parts). The remaining 41.67% consists of other metals like silver, copper, or zinc, which provide durability for jewelry while maintaining a gold appearance.

2. How the Calculation Works

The calculator uses this simple formula:

Where:

• Spot Price — Current market price of pure gold per gram
• 0.5833 — The gold content percentage in 14k gold (14/24)

Explanation: Since 14k gold is 58.33% pure gold, its value is directly proportional to the current spot price of gold.

3. Understanding Gold Purity

Details: Gold purity is measured in karats (k), with 24k being pure gold. Common purities include 10k (41.7% gold), 14k (58.3%), 18k (75%), and 22k (91.7%).

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the current spot price of gold per gram in USD. The calculator will automatically compute the 14k gold price per gram based on its gold content.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why isn't 14k gold priced at 100% of spot price?
A: 14k gold contains only 58.33% pure gold, so its value reflects this percentage of the spot price.

Q2: Does this price include manufacturing costs?
A: No, this calculates only the gold content value. Jewelry typically costs more due to craftsmanship, design, and retail markup.

Q3: How often does the spot price change?
A: Gold spot prices fluctuate continuously during market hours based on global supply and demand.

Q4: Where can I find the current gold spot price?
A: Spot prices are available from financial news websites, commodity exchanges, and gold market websites.

Q5: Is 14k gold a good investment?
A: As jewelry, it retains value but isn't the most efficient gold investment. For pure investment, consider bullion or ETFs.