10k Gold Calculator
Calculate your gold jewelry value
This calculator shows the melt value of scrap gold based on live spot prices. Actual buyback prices from dealers are typically 70-95% of spot price depending on purity and quantity.
10k gold price table
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| 50 g | — | — | — |
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Melt value at the live spot price. Dealers usually pay less — see the selling tips below.
What is 10 karat gold?
10 karat gold is the minimum fineness that can be marketed as "gold" in the United States. It contains 41.7% pure gold, so every 10 grams of 10k jewelry holds just over 4 grams of fine gold. It is popular because it is cheap, tough and keeps a strong yellow colour.
10k is widely used for US class rings, men's chains, budget engagement rings, earrings and fashion jewelry. It is harder than 14k and 18k, so it resists dents and scratches, which is why school and sports rings are often 10k.
How the 10k price per gram is calculated
World gold markets quote a single spot price for pure (24k) gold per troy ounce. One troy ounce is 31.1035 grams, so the price of one gram of pure gold is the spot price divided by 31.1035. 10k gold is 417/1000 pure, so its price per gram is that figure multiplied by 0.417.
Example: a 10 gram 10k chain contains 4.17 g of pure gold. At today's price its melt value is about —. A buyer paying 85% of melt value would offer roughly —.
Hallmarks and testing
Stamps are "10K", "10KT" or "417". Be careful with "10KP" (plumb) versus "10KGP" or "10K GF" — GP means gold plated and GF means gold filled, and both have almost no melt value.
Selling 10k gold: tips
Pawn shops and online refiners usually pay 70–85% of melt value for 10k. Because the gold content is low, a few cents per gram of difference in the payout percentage matters little — focus on accurate weighing.
- Class rings often contain a synthetic stone and a heavy shank. Ask the buyer whether they weigh with or without the stone; removing it can change the gold weight by 1–3 grams.
- Get at least two quotes and ask each buyer for the payout as a percentage of melt value.
- Sort your items by karat before visiting a buyer — mixed lots are often priced at the lowest karat.
- Check the live price on this page on the day you sell; gold can move 1–2% in a single session.
Comparing purities? See 9k gold price per gram, 14k gold price per gram, 18k gold price per gram, 21k gold price per gram, 22k gold price per gram, 24k gold price per gram, or value mixed jewelry with the scrap gold calculator. Full spot prices are on the gold price per gram page.
10k Gold FAQ
How much is 10k gold worth per gram today?
10k gold is 41.7% pure, so one gram is worth 0.417 times the price of a gram of pure gold. At the current spot price that is — per gram in US dollars, before any dealer deduction.
What does the 417 stamp mean?
417 is the millesimal fineness: 417 parts of pure gold per 1,000 parts of alloy. It is the same thing as 10 karat. Stamps are "10K", "10KT" or "417". Be careful with "10KP" (plumb) versus "10KGP" or "10K GF" — GP means gold plated and GF means gold filled, and both have almost no melt value.
How do I calculate the value of my 10k gold?
Weigh the item in grams, multiply by 0.417 to get the pure gold weight, then multiply by the spot price per gram (spot price per troy ounce divided by 31.1035). The calculator on this page does this for you in 30+ currencies.
How much will a buyer pay for 10k scrap gold?
Pawn shops and online refiners usually pay 70–85% of melt value for 10k. Because the gold content is low, a few cents per gram of difference in the payout percentage matters little — focus on accurate weighing.
What else is in 10k gold?
The rest of 10k gold is 58.3% other metals, mainly copper, silver, nickel or zinc. These metals change the colour and hardness but have little or no resale value, so only the gold content is paid for.
Where is 10k gold most common?
Mainly the United States and Canada. Outside North America the nearest common alloy is 9k.