10K Gold Price per Gram Today
Gold spot: $4,195.60/oz · Updated Oct 10, 2026, 2:00 AM ET
About 10K gold
10k is the lowest purity that can legally be sold as "gold" in the United States. It is less than half gold, which makes it harder, more scratch-resistant and cheaper than higher karats.
Where you will find it
- Class rings and championship rings
- Budget chains and pendants
- Men's rings and everyday jewelry that takes a beating
Stamps to look for
What common 10K items are worth
Weights are typical examples; real pieces vary widely. Weigh yours and use the calculator below.
| Item | Typical weight | Melt value |
|---|---|---|
| Pair of small stud earrings | ~1.5 g | $84.31 |
| Thin chain (18 in) | ~4 g | $224.82 |
| Men's wedding band | ~6 g | $337.23 |
| Class ring | ~15 g | $843.07 |
10K gold calculator
Melt value is the gold content at today's spot price. Buyers usually pay less to cover refining and profit.
10K gold value by weight
| Weight | Melt value | At 80% dealer offer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 g | $56.20 | $44.96 |
| 2 g | $112.41 | $89.93 |
| 5 g | $281.02 | $224.82 |
| 10 g | $562.05 | $449.64 |
| 20 g | $1,124.10 | $899.28 |
| 50 g | $2,810.24 | $2,248.19 |
| 100 g | $5,620.49 | $4,496.39 |
Watch for plated-gold marks
If a karat stamp appears next to any of these marks, the item has only a thin gold layer and is worth far less than its weight suggests:
- GP (gold plated)
- GE / EP (electroplated)
- HGE / HGP (heavy gold electroplate)
- RGP (rolled gold plate)
- GF (gold filled)
- Vermeil
Other karats
| Karat | Per gram | Per dwt | Per troy oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10K gold | $56.20 | $87.41 | $1,748.17 |
| 14K gold | $78.69 | $122.37 | $2,447.43 |
| 18K gold | $101.17 | $157.34 | $3,146.70 |
| 22K gold | $123.65 | $192.30 | $3,845.97 |
| 24K gold | $134.76 | $209.57 | $4,191.40 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is 10k gold worth per gram today?
At the latest spot price, 10K gold is worth about $56.20 per gram in melt value. The price above refreshes every hour.
How is the 10k gold price per gram calculated?
Spot price per troy ounce ÷ 31.1035 gives the price of pure gold per gram. Multiply by 0.4167, because 10K gold is 41.7% gold.
Is 10k gold real gold?
Yes. 10k is 41.7% pure gold mixed with harder metals. In the US it is the minimum karat that can be marketed as gold, so anything stamped below 10k is not sold as gold here.
How much is a 10k gold class ring worth?
Class rings often weigh around 10–25 grams. Weigh yours and enter the weight in the calculator above; remember that stones and any non-gold parts do not count toward the gold weight.