Scrap gold · 417
10k Scrap Gold Calculator — Price per Gram
Live melt value and estimated buyer payout for 10k gold (41.7% pure). Today 10k gold is worth $55.51 per gram at spot.
Melt value (100%)
$555.10
4.170 g pure gold
Estimated payout (80%)
$444.08
Buyer margin: $111.02
1 g of 10k gold — price history
What the same gram of 10k gold was worth in the past, based on daily spot closes.
10k gold value by weight
| Weight | Melt value | Pawn 60% | Jeweler 75% | Refiner 88% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g 10k | $55.51 | $33.31 | $41.63 | $48.85 |
| 2 g 10k | $111.02 | $66.61 | $83.27 | $97.70 |
| 3 g 10k | $166.53 | $99.92 | $124.90 | $146.55 |
| 4 g 10k | $222.04 | $133.22 | $166.53 | $195.40 |
| 5 g 10k | $277.55 | $166.53 | $208.16 | $244.25 |
| 7 g 10k | $388.57 | $233.14 | $291.43 | $341.94 |
| 10 g 10k | $555.10 | $333.06 | $416.33 | $488.49 |
| 15 g 10k | $832.65 | $499.59 | $624.49 | $732.74 |
| 20 g 10k | $1,110.21 | $666.12 | $832.65 | $976.98 |
| 25 g 10k | $1,387.76 | $832.65 | $1,040.82 | $1,221.23 |
| 30 g 10k | $1,665.31 | $999.19 | $1,248.98 | $1,465.47 |
| 50 g 10k | $2,775.52 | $1,665.31 | $2,081.64 | $2,442.45 |
| 100 g 10k | $5,551.03 | $3,330.62 | $4,163.27 | $4,884.91 |
About 10k scrap gold
10k gold is 41.7% gold — the lowest karat that can legally be sold as 'gold' in the United States. It is hard and inexpensive, very common in class rings and budget chains. Scrap 10k has the lowest value per gram of the US karats, so accurate weighing matters even more.
How the 10k scrap price is calculated
Buyers use one formula: weight (g) × purity × spot price per gram × payout %. With today's spot of $133.12 per gram of pure gold, 10k works out to $55.51 per gram before the buyer's margin. The margin covers assaying, refining losses (usually 1–3%), transport and profit.
Selling tip
Class rings often contain synthetic stones; buyers do not pay for them and will deduct their weight. Weigh your items on a 0.01 g kitchen or jewelry scale before visiting a buyer, separate pieces by karat, and ask for the offer per gram in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is 1 gram of 10k gold worth?
- Melt value = 1 g × 41.7% purity × live spot price per gram. The calculator above shows today's figure in your currency; a buyer will typically pay 60–90% of that.
- What hallmark does 10k gold have?
- 10k gold is stamped 417. United States and Canada.
- How much will a pawn shop pay for 10k gold?
- Pawn shops usually pay 50–65% of melt value, local jewelers 70–80%, and online refiners 85–95%. Always get several quotes and weigh the item yourself first.
- Is white or rose 10k gold worth less?
- No. White, yellow and rose 10k gold contain the same 41.7% gold — only the alloy metals differ, so the melt value per gram is identical.
- Do buyers pay for gemstones?
- Scrap buyers pay only for metal. Stones are removed or their weight deducted. Valuable diamonds should be appraised and sold separately.
- How has the 10k gold price per gram changed over time?
- The history chart on this page converts daily spot prices into a per-gram value for this karat, so you can see what the same gram was worth 1, 5, 10 or 20+ years ago.