How Much Is 5g of 22K Gold Worth in Canadian dollars?
5 grams of 22K gold is worth C$840.34 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.
One clasp or stone setting can skew the total—estimate gold-only weight when you can.
Light totals often match one wedding band or a fine chain—10K and 14K are common in Canadian retail.
Adjacent gram pages (CAD):← 4.5g5.5g →
At live spot converted to Canadian dollars, 5 g of 22K gold has a rough melt value of about C$840.34. This is not a purchase offer—just an estimate from spot × weight × purity × exchange rate.
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22K (916) is less common in Canadian retail than 10K or 14K but appears on some traditional pieces.
Weighing & sorting tips
- If a shop quotes a number fast, ask what % of melt they're paying in Canadian dollars.
- If a clasp tests differently, weigh or quote each part separately.
Gold Value Calculator
Adjust this price to project a future value. 24K per troy oz.
Total gold valueC$840.30
Current 22K price • C$168.06/gram • C$5227.25/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 (5 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$840.34). On light weights, ask each buyer to state their offer as a % of melt in Canadian dollars. Not a quote.
| Buyer type | Typical % of melt | Est. offer (C$) |
|---|---|---|
| Pawn shop | 50–70% | C$420.17 – C$588.24 |
| Local gold buyer / jeweler | 65–80% | C$546.22 – C$672.27 |
| Online / mail-in buyer | 80–92% | C$672.27 – C$773.12 |
| Refinery (bulk / high volume) | 88–95% | C$739.50 – C$798.33 |
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 22K: 5 g × C$168.07/g ≈ C$840.34 before any buyer haircut. 22K price hub.
Related links
- 22K gold price per gram (overview)
- All 22K gold value topics
- Gold price FAQ
- Sell gold jewelry online
- How to sell gold in Canada
- 916 hallmark reference
- Pawn shop payout estimate (22K)
FAQ
- How much is 5 grams of 22K gold worth in Canadian dollars?
- 5 grams of 22K gold is worth about C$840.34 melt in Canadian dollars at today's gold price of $4,014/oz (1 USD = C$1.4207). Typical canadian buyers pay C$420.17–C$588.24 (pawn shop) or C$672.27–C$773.12 (online).
- Is C$840.34 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 22K 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.