10K Gold Price Today
As of October 5, 2026, the 10K gold price is $55.63 per gram, up 0.29% over the past 24 hours. 10K gold is 41.7% pure, so this melt value is the live 24K spot price multiplied by 0.417, which works out to $1,730.40 per troy ounce.
Live 10 karat gold price per gram, calculated from real-time spot prices. 10K is the most affordable solid gold and the lowest karat commonly sold as gold in the US.
US dollars per gram of 10K gold
- $86.52 per dwt
- $1,730.40 per troy oz
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Troy ounce (oz t) = 31.1035g
Karat = gold purity (24K = 99.9%)
Melt Value
Total Melt Value
$55.63
1 Gram of 10K gold
Weight
0.0322
troy oz
Purity
10.0K
41.7%
Pure Metal
0.0134
troy oz
Spot Price
$4,149.65
per oz t
Gold Karat Melt Values: 10K to 24K1 g
| Karat | Purity | Melt value |
|---|---|---|
| 99.9% pure gold | $133.28 | |
| 91.6% gold - Common in jewelry | $122.21 | |
| 87.5% gold - Middle Eastern jewelry | $116.74 | |
| 75% gold - Fine jewelry standard | $100.06 | |
| 58.5% gold - US jewelry standard | $78.05 | |
| 41.7% gold - Minimum for gold jewelry in US | $55.63 | |
| 37.5% gold - UK standard | $50.03 |
Gold value by karat and weight
Melt value of pure gold content, by karat. Buyers usually pay 70 to 90% of these figures: see where to sell gold for your options, or the gold price per pennyweight if a jeweler quotes you in dwt.
| Karat | Purity | 1 g | 1 dwt | 5 g | 10 g | 1 troy oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | 99.9% | $133.28 | $207.27 | $666.40 | $1,333 | $4,145 |
| 22K | 91.6% | $122.21 | $190.05 | $611.04 | $1,222 | $3,801 |
| 21K | 87.5% | $116.74 | $181.55 | $583.69 | $1,167 | $3,631 |
| 18K | 75% | $100.06 | $155.61 | $500.30 | $1,001 | $3,112 |
| 14K | 58.5% | $78.05 | $121.38 | $390.24 | $780.47 | $2,428 |
| 10K | 41.7% | $55.63 | $86.52 | $278.17 | $556.34 | $1,730 |
| 9K | 37.5% | $50.03 | $77.81 | $250.15 | $500.30 | $1,556 |
At the spot price of $4,149.65 per troy ounce, as of October 5, 2026. Scroll the table sideways for more weights, up to 1 troy oz.
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Understanding 10K Gold
10 karat gold contains 41.7% pure gold and 58.3% alloying metals such as silver, copper, and zinc. It is the traditional minimum standard for karat gold jewelry in the United States and the lowest karat commonly sold as "gold". Its high alloy content makes it the hardest, most scratch-resistant, and most affordable of all gold karats.
To calculate the 10K gold price, multiply the current 24K spot price per gram by 0.417. If pure gold trades at $100 per gram, 10K gold has an intrinsic metal value of approximately $41.70 per gram. This calculation gives the raw melt value before any retail markup or making charges.
10K gold is especially popular in the United States for everyday jewelry that must withstand daily wear. Class rings, chain necklaces, hoop earrings, and affordable engagement rings are frequently crafted in 10K because the alloy resists scratching and bending far better than higher-karat alternatives.
The tradeoff is a slightly paler yellow color compared to 14K or 18K gold, though many buyers find the difference minimal in finished pieces.
Compared to 14K gold (58.5% pure) and 18K gold (75% pure), 10K gold offers significant cost savings while still being genuine solid gold. It will not tarnish, turn green, or cause allergic reactions for most wearers, unlike gold-plated or gold-filled alternatives. All authentic 10K items carry a 417 hallmark stamp, which certifies the gold content and provides assurance of quality when buying or selling.
To see how the underlying gold spot price (the 10K multiplier of 0.417) has moved over decades, see our gold price history from 1970 to 2026: 56 years of annual averages with inflation-adjusted highs and decade-by-decade analysis.
Data provided by MetalCharts, a free precious metals tracking platform offering real-time prices, interactive charts, historical data, and portfolio tools for gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and copper. Prices sourced from major global exchanges including COMEX, LBMA, and LME, updated continuously during market hours.
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