Canada CAD gold calculator
Gold calculator Canada
Estimate Canada gold value in Canadian dollars using live gold price per gram, hallmark purity and weight. Built for 10K, 18K, 22K, 24K, scrap gold and cash-for-gold quote checks.
Click 👆 the number above to enter your gold weight
Dealer Discount Mode
Simulate dealer offers
Estimated Melt Value
Mon, Jul 13, 2026
Live Canadian price
Gold price per gram Canada
Compare 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K and 24K gold in CAD.
Open CAD price hub ->Seller tool
Scrap gold calculator Canada
Sort rings, chains and broken jewellery by hallmark before comparing quotes.
Calculate scrap ->Hallmark check
Canada hallmark lookup
Decode 375, 585, 750, 916 and 999 before valuing an item.
Check hallmark ->Canada gold price by karat
Updated Jul 13, 05:30 Canada. Scroll on mobile to compare CAD per gram and per troy ounce.
| Karat | Hallmark | Per gram | Per troy oz | Canadian use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | 999 | $185.32 | $5,764.24 | Fine gold bullion, bars, coins and high-purity melt checks |
| 22K | 916 | $169.93 | $5,285.33 | High-purity jewellery, bangles, coins and imported pieces |
| 18K | 750 | $139.13 | $4,327.50 | Fine jewellery, engagement rings, watches and premium pieces |
| 14K | 585 | $108.15 | $3,363.91 | Common Canadian rings, chains, bracelets and everyday jewellery |
| 10K | 417 | $77.36 | $2,406.09 | Durable Canadian jewellery, school rings and lower-carat pieces |
| 9K | 375 | $69.57 | $2,163.75 | Imported British or Commonwealth-style jewellery and uncommon lower-carat pieces |
| 8K | 333 | $61.77 | $1,921.41 | 333 imported European jewellery and lower-carat pieces |
Why the Canada gold calculator needs CAD and 10K context
The Canadian gold market is not the same as a generic US dollar gold calculator. Canadian jewellery sellers often search for gold price per gram Canada, 10K scrap gold price, 18K gold price per gram and cash for gold calculator Canada. They usually want a Canadian dollar value they can compare with a local jeweller, mail-in gold buyer, pawn shop, refiner or bullion dealer.
This page keeps the calculation simple: live 24K gold price in CAD, multiplied by the purity of the item and the weight you enter. For most jewellery, grams are the clearest unit. Bullion and market prices still use troy ounces, so the related price pages also show troy-ounce conversions for comparison.
How to check a Canada gold item before selling
Start with the hallmark. In Canada, 417 means 10K, 585 means 14K, 750 means 18K, 916 means 22K and 999 means 24K. A 375 stamp usually means 9K imported jewellery, not 10K. If you use the wrong row, the result can be far off. A 10 gram 10K chain has much less pure gold than a 10 gram 18K chain, even if the two pieces look similar.
Then weigh only the gold portion where possible. Stones, steel springs, watch movements, glue, enamel and non-gold clasps should not be counted as pure gold weight for melt-value purposes. If the item might be antique, signed designer jewellery or a collectible coin, get an appraisal before treating melt value as the best sale route.
How to compare Canada cash-for-gold offers
A buyer quote is strongest when it shows the same inputs you can verify: weight, hallmark, spot price, purity and payout percentage. The calculator result is the metal-value baseline. A real offer can be below that because the buyer needs to test the item, refine or resell it and cover business costs.
If two buyers offer different cash totals, compare the implied percentage of melt value. A lower cash total can be fair on lower-purity jewellery, while a high-sounding total can still be weak on heavy 18K or 22K gold. Keeping the calculation visible helps you negotiate from numbers rather than guesswork.
For Canadian users, the best workflow is to move from the broad calculator to the more specific page that matches the task: the gram price page for quick checking, the hallmark lookup when the stamp is unclear, the scrap calculator for mixed lots, and the cash-for-gold calculator when comparing buyer offers. That internal path is intentional so the page answers both quick estimates and deeper selling questions.
Gold calculator Canada FAQ
Is this gold calculator for the Canadian market?
Yes. This Canada version uses CAD pricing, Canada time formatting and Canadian jewellery language such as 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, 417, 585, 750 and 916. The global spot price is converted into Canadian dollars for Canada melt-value estimates.
Which purity should I choose for Canadian jewellery?
Choose the hallmark on the item. 417 is 10K, 585 is 14K, 750 is 18K, 916 is 22K and 999 is 24K. A 375 mark is usually 9K imported jewellery, not standard 10K. If the hallmark is missing or unclear, get the item tested before selling.
Why is my cash-for-gold offer lower than the calculator result?
The calculator shows melt value. Buyers normally pay less to cover testing, refining, hedging, postage, shop costs and margin. Compare offers as a percentage of melt value, not only as a cash total.
Do Canadian buyers use grams or troy ounces?
Jewellery and scrap gold are usually easier to compare by gram. Bullion markets still quote gold by troy ounce, so this site also shows troy-ounce and kilo conversions where useful.
Can I use this Canada calculator for Maple Leafs and bullion coins?
Yes for melt value, but Canadian coins can trade with premiums. Gold Maple Leafs, bullion coins and collectible coins should be checked against the coin market before accepting a scrap-only offer.