Live gold price per gram Canada
Gold price per gram Canada
Track the live gold price per gram in CAD and compare 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K and 24K gold values for Canadian jewellery, scrap gold, bullion and buyer quote checks.
Gold price per gram by Canada hallmark
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| Karat | Hallmark | Per gram | Per troy oz | Per kg | Common use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K 99.9% pure gold | 999 | $185.40 | $5,766.72 | $185,404.41 | Fine gold bullion, bars, coins and high-purity melt checks |
| 22K 91.6% pure gold | 916 | $170.00 | $5,287.60 | $170,000.44 | High-purity jewellery, bangles, coins and imported pieces |
| 18K 75.0% pure gold | 750 | $139.19 | $4,329.37 | $139,192.50 | Fine jewellery, engagement rings, watches and premium pieces |
| 14K 58.3% pure gold | 585 | $108.20 | $3,365.36 | $108,198.97 | Common Canadian rings, chains, bracelets and everyday jewellery |
| 10K 41.7% pure gold | 417 | $77.39 | $2,407.13 | $77,391.03 | Durable Canadian jewellery, school rings and lower-carat pieces |
| 9K 37.5% pure gold | 375 | $69.60 | $2,164.69 | $69,596.25 | Imported British or Commonwealth-style jewellery and uncommon lower-carat pieces |
| 8K 33.3% pure gold | 333 | $61.80 | $1,922.24 | $61,801.47 | 333 imported European jewellery and lower-carat pieces |
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How Canada gold price per gram is calculated
The gold price per gram Canada starts with the international spot price for one troy ounce of gold. Because one troy ounce equals 31.1034768 grams, the calculator converts the market price into a gram price and then applies the live CAD exchange rate. Lower karats are calculated from the same 24K reference by applying their hallmark purity.
A 10K item stamped 417 contains about 41.7% pure gold. An 18K item stamped 750 contains 75% pure gold. That purity difference is why two pieces with the same weight can have very different melt values. Canadian sellers should not compare a 10K chain with an 18K ring by weight alone.
What Canadian users usually mean by price per gram
When someone searches for gold price per gram Canada, they are often not trying to trade futures. They may be checking a ring, bracelet, Maple Leaf coin, chain, broken earring, inherited jewellery box or a cash-for-gold offer. They need a local CAD number that can be used with a scale and a hallmark.
For jewellery and scrap, gram pricing is the practical unit. For bullion and market analysis, the troy ounce is still the professional quote unit. This page keeps both visible so a user can move from a small jewellery item to a market benchmark without mixing up standard ounces and troy ounces.
How to avoid common Canada valuation mistakes
Do not use the 24K price for lower-karat jewellery. Do not include stones, watch movements, steel springs or non-gold clasps in the gold weight. Do not assume a buyer offer should equal the table value. The table estimates metal value before testing, refining, postage, shop overhead and buyer margin.
If the item is a designer piece, antique, collectible coin or gemstone jewellery, melt value may be only the floor. In those cases, check resale or appraisal value before accepting a scrap-gold quote. For ordinary broken or unwanted gold, the gram price is a strong starting point for comparing offers.
Gold price per gram Canada FAQ
What is the gold price per gram Canada today?
The live 24K reference price shown on this page is $185.40 per gram in CAD. The 10K, 14K, 18K and 22K rows are calculated from that live 24K benchmark by applying each purity percentage.
What is the 10K gold price per gram in Canada?
The current 10K gold price per gram on this page is $77.39. 10K is usually stamped 417 or marked 10K and is one of the most common Canadian jewellery purities.
What is the 18K gold price per gram in Canada?
The current 18K gold price per gram on this page is $139.19. 18K is usually stamped 750 and contains 75% pure gold.
How do I convert troy ounce gold price to grams?
Precious metals use troy ounces. One troy ounce equals 31.1034768 grams, so the per-gram price is the troy-ounce price divided by 31.1034768.
Is this gold price per gram a cash-for-gold quote?
No. It is a live melt-value reference. A buyer offer may be lower after testing, refining cost, postage, shop overhead and margin. Use the cash-for-gold calculator to model payout percentages.
Why do Canada gold buyers show different gram prices?
Differences usually come from spot price timing, exchange-rate timing, rounding, purity assumptions and payout percentage. Compare the same hallmark, same weight and same quote time.
Should I use grams or ounces for Canadian jewellery?
Use grams for jewellery and scrap gold because most Canadian selling situations quote small items by gram. Use troy ounces when comparing bullion or market-level gold prices.
Can I use this page for Maple Leaf coins and bullion coins?
Yes for metal value, but coins can have premiums above melt value. Canada Maple Leafs, bullion coins and collectible coins should not automatically be sold as scrap without checking the coin market first.