How Much Is 12g of 10K Gold Worth in Canadian dollars?
12 grams of 10K gold is worth C$916.69 in Canadian dollars today
(Based on spot $4,014/oz · 1 USD = C$1.4207 · Updated June 26, 2026)
Estimates convert USD spot using a live exchange rate. Not financial advice, not a purchase offer, and not a guarantee of what any buyer will pay.
Mid-range weights often match chains or several pieces sold together. Separate by karat stamp before comparing CAD offers.
Mid-range weights suit chains, bracelets, or several pieces sold together—typical when clearing a jewelry box.
Adjacent gram pages (CAD):← 11g13g →
At live spot converted to Canadian dollars, 12 g of 10K gold has a rough melt value of about C$916.69. This is not a purchase offer—just an estimate from spot × weight × purity × exchange rate.
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10K (417) is common in Canadian budget jewelry—verify the stamp before blending with 14K scrap.
Weighing & sorting tips
- Group items by karat stamp before weighing—10K and 14K should not share one blended total.
- If a shop quotes a number fast, ask what % of melt they're paying in Canadian dollars.
Gold Value Calculator
Adjust this price to project a future value. 24K per troy oz.
Total gold valueC$916.68
Current 10K price • C$76.39/gram • C$2376.00/oz
Formula: weight × karat multiplier × spot price. 14K = 0.585, 18K = 0.75, 10K = 0.417.
USD spot converted to Canadian dollars at live exchange rates. Same basis as the estimates on this page. Adjust weight, unit, or karat.
Calculate exact pawn shop payout →
What canadian buyers might pay (typical ranges)
Dealers pay a share of melt. Below uses the same total melt as this page (C$916.69). Cash-for-gold shops vary widely—always ask what % of melt they pay. Not a quote.
| Buyer type | Typical % of melt | Est. offer (C$) |
|---|---|---|
| Pawn shop | 50–70% | C$458.35 – C$641.68 |
| Local gold buyer / jeweler | 65–80% | C$595.85 – C$733.35 |
| Online / mail-in buyer | 80–92% | C$733.35 – C$843.36 |
| Refinery (bulk / high volume) | 88–95% | C$806.69 – C$870.86 |
Ranges are typical experience bands; local buyers vary. Not a quote.
How we calculate melt in Canadian dollars
USD spot per gram × live USD→CAD rate (1 USD = C$1.4207). For 10K: 12 g × C$76.39/g ≈ C$916.69 full metal value before any buyer haircut. 10K price hub.
Melt value by karat (12 g, CAD)
Same weight, different purity—use this to sanity-check whether your item's stamp matches your expected value in Canadian dollars.
Related links
- 10K gold price per gram (overview)
- All 10K gold value topics
- Gold price FAQ
- Sell gold jewelry online
- How to sell gold in Canada
- 417 hallmark reference
- Pawn shop payout estimate (10K)
FAQ
- How much is 12 grams of 10K gold worth in Canadian dollars?
- 12 grams of 10K gold is worth about C$916.69 melt in Canadian dollars at today's gold price of $4,014/oz (1 USD = C$1.4207). Typical canadian buyers pay C$458.35–C$641.68 (pawn shop) or C$733.35–C$843.36 (online).
- Is C$916.69 what canadian buyers will pay?
- Usually not. Many buyers pay a percentage of melt—often roughly 50–70% at pawn shops for quick cash. Online or mail-in buyers may pay a higher share. Always compare at least two quotes in Canadian dollars.
- What if my lot has mixed karats?
- Separate by stamp (375, 585, 750, etc.) and weigh each group. A single blended offer for mixed karats is often lower than itemized pricing.
- Does 10K gold price in CAD change every day?
- Spot gold and the USD→CAD rate both move. Our pages refresh on a regular schedule. Use the same spot and rate basis as our calculators when comparing offers.