How Much Is 3g of 18K Gold Worth in Canadian dollars?
3 grams of 18K gold is worth C$412.53 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.
Light-weight pieces (under 10 g) are common for single rings or small chains in Canadian retail—often 10K or 14K.
Light totals often match one wedding band or a fine chain—10K and 14K are common in Canadian retail.
Adjacent gram pages (CAD):← 2.5g3.5g →
At live spot converted to Canadian dollars, 3 g of 18K gold has a rough melt value of about C$412.53. This is not a purchase offer—just an estimate from spot × weight × purity × exchange rate.
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18K (750) is the premium fineness for many Canadian fine jewellers.
Weighing & sorting tips
- Weigh gold-only metal when you can; clasps may test differently from the chain.
- If your pieces are mixed-karat, weigh each karat separately; otherwise a blended estimate can mislead you.
Gold Value Calculator
Adjust this price to project a future value. 24K per troy oz.
Total gold valueC$412.53
Current 18K price • C$137.51/gram • C$4277.04/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 →
Melt value by karat (3 g, CAD)
Same weight, different purity—use this to sanity-check whether your item's stamp matches your expected value in Canadian dollars.
What canadian buyers might pay (typical ranges)
Dealers pay a share of melt. Below uses the same total melt as this page (C$412.53). Some independent jewellers match mail-in rates on small 10K or 14K lots. Not a quote.
| Buyer type | Typical % of melt | Est. offer (C$) |
|---|---|---|
| Pawn shop | 50–70% | C$206.26 – C$288.77 |
| Local gold buyer / jeweler | 65–80% | C$268.14 – C$330.02 |
| Online / mail-in buyer | 80–92% | C$330.02 – C$379.53 |
| Refinery (bulk / high volume) | 88–95% | C$363.02 – C$391.90 |
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 18K: 3 g × C$137.51/g ≈ C$412.53 before any buyer haircut. 18K price hub.
Related links
- 18K gold price per gram (overview)
- All 18K gold value topics
- Gold price FAQ
- Sell gold jewelry online
- How to sell gold in Canada
- 750 hallmark reference
- Pawn shop payout estimate (18K)
FAQ
- How much is 3 grams of 18K gold worth in Canadian dollars?
- 3 grams of 18K gold is worth about C$412.53 melt in Canadian dollars at today's gold price of $4,014/oz (1 USD = C$1.4207). Typical canadian buyers pay C$206.26–C$288.77 (pawn shop) or C$330.02–C$379.53 (online).
- Is C$412.53 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 18K 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.