10K gold price per gram in Canada

It's the most concrete question you can ask before selling jewellery: how much is a gram of 10K gold worth today in Canada? 10K is the most common alloy in North America — most chains, rings and bracelets sold here are made of it. Here is how its price per gram is calculated, and how to avoid unpleasant surprises.

10K: the most common gold in Canada

A 10K piece is an alloy containing about 41.7% fine gold, the rest being other metals that give it hardness. It is the legal minimum for an item to be sold as "gold" in Canada — and that is exactly why it is everywhere: it stands up well to daily wear and costs less to buy than 14K or 18K.

The direct consequence: at equal weight, a 10K piece contains less fine gold than 14K or 18K, and is therefore worth less per gram. Our article 10K, 14K or 18K gold: what's the difference in value? covers that comparison in detail.

How the price per gram of 10K is calculated

The formula is simple: pure gold price per gram × 0.417. If pure gold trades at, say, $180 CAD per gram, the metal value of one gram of 10K sits around $75. Since the market rate changes daily, that number moves with it — check the live rate on our homepage and run the math with your exact weight in our calculator.

Metal value vs. purchase offer: the nuance that matters

The calculation above gives the metal value at market rate — a reference, not an offer. The buyback price a buyer proposes is always lower, because it covers verification, refining and operations. The gap varies greatly between buyers: that is exactly what deserves comparison, as our guide Where to sell gold in Montreal explains.

Watch for the classic "price per gram" traps

Three checks before comparing offers: the unit (some quote per ounce — about 31.1 grams — which inflates the number), the purity reference (a "gold price per gram" without precision usually means pure gold, not 10K), and the currency (USD and CAD differ significantly). A 10K price compared against a pure-gold price is meaningless.

How much for YOUR 10K jewellery?

Look for the "10K" or "417" hallmark on your items, weigh them roughly, and run the online estimate. For the exact number, a professional evaluation — precise weighing and purity verification, in front of you — is free and without obligation at On Achète Or. Book an appointment: if you accept the offer, payment is immediate.