Gold jewelry · 417 · nominal purity
10K Gold Price Per Gram Today
10K gold has a current nominal melt reference of USD 55.58 per gram. Its common mark is 417; tables use a disclosed nominal karat factor of 0.4167, not a laboratory assay.
Gold · USD · 1 g · spot value
$55.58
+0.15% over 24h
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10K gold value calculator
10 g × 0.4167 purity × USD 133.38 per gram of pure gold. Buyer payout is your assumption, not a promised offer.
10K gold price per gram, ounce and kilogram
| Unit | USD | EUR | GBP | JPY | CHF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Ounce (oz) | 1,728.73 | 1,541.90 | 1,302.46 | — | — |
| Gram (g) | 55.58 | 49.57 | 41.88 | — | — |
| Kilogram (kg) | 55,580.09 | 49,573.18 | 41,875.14 | — | — |
| Tola (tola) | 648.28 | 578.21 | 488.42 | — | — |
| Tael (Hong Kong) (tael) | 2,080.31 | 1,855.47 | 1,567.34 | — | — |
| Baht (Thailand) (baht) | 847.26 | 755.69 | 638.34 | — | — |
What is 10K gold?
10K gold contains 41.67% gold and is the minimum karat that can legally be sold as "gold" in the United States. It is pale yellow and very durable.
10K is widely used for budget jewellery, class rings, and men's chains in North America, where its hardness and lower price per gram make it practical for daily wear.
How the 10K gold price is calculated
Gold is traded internationally as pure 24K metal per troy ounce. To find the 10K price, multiply the spot price by the 10K purity factor of 0.4167 and divide by 31.1035 to convert ounces to grams. Today that gives USD 55.58 per gram of 10K gold, compared with USD 133.38 for pure 24K.
Example: a 10K chain weighing 15 g contains 6.25 g of pure gold, so its melt value is USD 833.70 (EUR 743.60). A 5 g ring is worth about USD 277.90, and 100 g of 10K scrap about USD 5,558.01 before the buyer's margin.
How to recognise 10K gold
The stamps are 417, 10K or 10KT. Because 10K contains more alloy, it may tarnish slightly over time — this is normal and does not mean it is fake.
Because 10K has less gold per gram, scrap offers are lower than for 14K. Use the calculator to convert your weight to pure gold before comparing buyer quotes. Live quotes are cached for five minutes; open pages request updates about every minute. Check the quote timestamp; see our methodology for details.
Compare a 10K buyer quote with the metal value
Weigh only the gold-bearing alloy. Stones, steel springs and watch movements do not contribute the same gold fraction. A tested fineness may differ from the nominal karat fraction or the common hallmark, especially for repaired or mixed constructions. Request accepted grams, tested grade and all deductions in writing. Divide a net cash offer by the matching melt reference to compare its percentage; a high advertised rate is not helpful when another fee is deducted afterward.
Do not assume every 10K piece is best sold for scrap. A maker, design, gemstone or collector market can create resale value beyond the gold. Preserve that possibility before destructive testing. A pawn loan has separate borrowing charges and redemption terms; its advance is not a cash-sale appraisal. Local tax rules depend on the transaction and product. Use the 10K scrap calculator for a net-weight scenario and the purity guide to distinguish stamped fineness from nominal math.
Gold price per gram by karat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 10K gold price per gram today?+
Based on the live spot price, 10K gold is worth about USD 55.58 per gram today, or USD 1,728.74 per troy ounce.
How much pure gold is in 10K?+
10K gold is 41.7% pure gold by mass (417/1000 fineness). The remainder is alloy metals added for hardness.
How is the 10K price calculated?+
We take the live 24K spot price per troy ounce and multiply by the 10K purity factor (0.4167). Convert ounces to grams by dividing by 31.1035.
What hallmark does 10K gold have?+
10K gold is commonly stamped 417 or 10K. Marks such as GP, GF or HGE mean the item is only plated or filled.
How much will a buyer pay for 10K scrap gold?+
An illustrative 70–90% payout assumption, not an observed or promised offer, gives for 10 g of 10K that would be roughly USD 389.06–500.22 today.
Is 10K gold a good choice for jewelry?+
10K balances purity with durability, making it a common choice for rings, chains and bracelets that need to withstand daily wear.