Dental Gold Value Calculator

Estimate the potential value of dental gold based on its weight, purity, and gold price.

Estimates are informational only. Actual payout may vary.

Enter Your Dental Gold Details

Enter the available information below to estimate your dental gold value.

Gold Weight

Gold Purity

Custom Purity (%)

Gold Price per Troy Ounce

Enter the current market price of gold per troy ounce.

Advanced Options

Estimated Refining Fee (%)

Buyer/Payout Percentage (%)

Dental Alloy Adjustment (%)

Estimated Dental Gold Value

$364.37

This is an estimate based on the information entered.

Gold Weight 5.00 g

Gold Purity 18K — 75.0%

Pure Gold Content 3.75 g

Gold Price $3,500.00 / oz

Gross Gold Value $422.08

Refining Fee $0.00

Buyer Payout 90%

Estimated Payout $379.87

Pure Gold Content 75%

Gold Weight 5.00 g

Pure Gold 3.75 g

Estimated Value $379.87

How It Works

Use three simple steps to estimate the potential value of your dental gold.

Enter Weight

Enter the total weight of your dental gold in grams or troy ounces.

Select Purity

Choose the karat or enter a custom purity percentage.

Calculate Value

The calculator estimates the theoretical gold value and potential payout.

Important: Dental Gold Is Often an Alloy

Dental crowns, bridges, fillings, and other dental restorations may contain gold mixed with other metals. The actual gold content can vary significantly.

A professional refiner or precious-metal buyer may need to test the material before determining its final value.

This calculator provides an estimate and should not be considered a guaranteed buying or selling price.

How Dental Gold Value Is Calculated

The calculator uses the weight, purity, gold market price, payout percentage, and optional fees to estimate the value.

Pure Gold Weight = Total Weight × Purity

Gross Gold Value = Pure Gold Weight × Gold Price

Estimated Payout = Gross Gold Value × Buyer Payout % − Fees

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate the value of dental gold?

Weigh the dental gold, determine its approximate purity, enter the current gold price per troy ounce, and use the calculator to estimate its theoretical value.

How much gold is in a dental crown?

The amount varies by crown, restoration, alloy, and manufacturer. A dental crown should not be assumed to contain a specific amount of pure gold without testing.

What karat is dental gold?

Dental alloys can have different gold concentrations. They may contain gold along with silver, palladium, platinum, or other metals, so the exact composition should be professionally tested.

Does the calculator use the current gold price?

No. The gold price is entered manually. This keeps the calculator independent of external APIs and allows you to enter the market price you want to use.

Why is my estimated payout lower than the gold market value?

Buyers and refiners may account for testing, processing, refining costs, alloy separation, and their own payout percentage.

Can dental gold contain other metals?

Yes. Dental restorations can use alloys containing gold and other metals. The presence and proportion of those metals can affect the final recoverable gold value.

Is this calculator an exact appraisal?

No. It is an estimation tool. An exact valuation requires professional identification, weighing, and potentially laboratory testing of the dental alloy.