How Much Is 1g of 10K Gold Worth in Canadian dollars?

1 gram of 10K gold is worth C$76.39 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.

Very small weights often come from earring backs or broken clasps. A 0.01 g jewelry scale gives a reliable CAD melt estimate.

Charity-shop donations sometimes include 10K scrap—confirm the stamp before blending with 14K.

Adjacent gram pages (CAD):0.5g1.5g →

At live spot converted to Canadian dollars, 1 g of 10K gold has a rough melt value of about C$76.39. 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

  • Use a 0.01 g scale for tiny Canadian scrap; check 10K / 14K / 18K stamps carefully.
  • If the item is plated or filled, it won't follow karat melt math; check stamps like GF/GP/HGE first.

Gold Value Calculator

C$/troy oz

Adjust this price to project a future value. 24K per troy oz.

Total gold valueC$76.39

Current 10K priceC$76.39/gramC$2376.00/oz

Est. offer at%:C$38.20

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.

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How we calculate melt in Canadian dollars

USD spot per gram × live USD→CAD rate (1 USD = C$1.4207). For 10K: 1 g × C$76.39/g ≈ C$76.39 full metal value before any buyer haircut. 10K price hub.

What canadian buyers might pay (typical ranges)

Dealers pay a share of melt. Below uses the same total melt as this page (C$76.39). For a couple of grams, a high-street quote plus one mail-in benchmark often beats guessing. Not a quote.

Buyer typeTypical % of meltEst. offer (C$)
Pawn shop5070%C$38.20C$53.47
Local gold buyer / jeweler6580%C$49.65C$61.11
Online / mail-in buyer8092%C$61.11C$70.28
Refinery (bulk / high volume)8895%C$67.22C$72.57

Ranges are typical experience bands; local buyers vary. Not a quote.

Melt value by karat (1 g, CAD)

Same weight, different purity—use this to sanity-check whether your item's stamp matches your expected value in Canadian dollars.

KaratMelt (C$)
9KC$68.76
10KC$76.39
14KC$106.95
18KC$137.51
22KC$168.07
24KC$183.34

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FAQ

How much is 1 gram of 10K gold worth in Canadian dollars?
1 gram of 10K gold is worth about C$76.39 melt in Canadian dollars at today's gold price of $4,014/oz (1 USD = C$1.4207). Typical canadian buyers pay C$38.20–C$53.47 (pawn shop) or C$61.11–C$70.28 (online).
Is C$76.39 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.
Should I remove stones or clasps before weighing?
If you can do it safely, weigh gold-only metal; stones and some clasps add weight but often don't increase scrap payout. If you can't remove them, ask how the buyer deducts non-gold parts.
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.