14K Gold Purity: Percentage, Stamp & Value Guide
14K = 58.3% gold
14-karat gold contains 58.3% pure gold by weight — 14 parts gold out of 24.
Step by step
- Purity = karat ÷ 24 = 14 ÷ 24.
- 14 ÷ 24 = 0.5833 = 58.33%.
- Pure gold in 10 g of 14K = 10 × 0.5833 = 5.83 g.
14K is the most popular jewelry gold in the US — durable and affordable, ideal for everyday rings.
Details
- Gold content
- 58.33%
- Hallmark stamp
- 585
- Pure gold per gram
- 0.583 g
- Pure gold per troy ounce
- 18.14 g
- Pure gold per tola (11.66 g)
- 6.8 g
How it works
A karat (K or kt) expresses gold purity in 24ths, so the karat number divided by 24 gives the gold fraction. Pure gold is too soft for most jewelry, so it is alloyed with copper, silver, zinc or palladium, which also change the color to rose, white or green gold. The price of a gold item depends on its pure gold weight multiplied by the current gold price, plus workmanship.
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Frequently asked questions
How much gold is in 14K?
58.3%.
What is the stamp for 14K gold?
585.
Is 14K gold good for rings?
Yes — it is hard enough for everyday wear.
How do I value 14K gold?
Multiply the weight in grams by 0.583 to get pure gold grams, then by the current gold price per gram.