10k gold price table (USD)
| Weight | Pure gold | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × troy ounce | 12.97 g | — |
| 2 × troy ounce | 25.94 g | — |
| 5 × troy ounce | 64.85 g | — |
| 10 × troy ounce | 129.70 g | — |
Buying and selling 10k gold in the United States
US buyers usually quote per pennyweight or per gram for scrap and per troy ounce for bullion. Expect scrap offers of roughly 70–90% of melt value; bullion dealers pay close to spot for coins and bars.
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.
Example: a piece weighing 3 × troy ounce of 10k gold has a melt value of —. A buyer paying 85% of melt would offer about —.
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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 per troy ounce – FAQ
What is the 10k gold price per troy ounce in USD today?
One troy ounce of 10k gold contains 12.970 g of pure gold and is worth about — at today's spot price, before dealer margins, taxes or making charges.
How is the 10k price per troy ounce calculated?
We take the live spot price per troy ounce, convert it to USD, divide by 31.1035 to get the price per gram of pure gold, multiply by 0.417 for 10k purity and by 31.1035 grams per troy ounce.
Why is the shop price higher than this 10k rate?
US buyers usually quote per pennyweight or per gram for scrap and per troy ounce for bullion. Expect scrap offers of roughly 70–90% of melt value; bullion dealers pay close to spot for coins and bars.
How much will I get selling 10k 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.
How do I recognise 10k gold?
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.