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Live 10K gold rate (41.70% pure), by weight.
| Weight | 10K Value (USD) |
|---|---|
| Per Gram | $ 54.32 |
| Per 10 Gram | $ 543.21 |
| Per Tola | $ 633.58 |
| Per Ounce | $ 1,689.56 |
10K gold is 41.7% pure — the legal minimum that can be called “gold” in the United States. Its low gold content makes it the hardest and most affordable common karat, popular for durable, budget-friendly jewelry.
The rates below show 10K value by weight at the live spot price.
Gold trades per troy ounce (31.1035 g). At the current 24K spot price of $ 4,051.70 per ounce, pure gold works out to $ 130.27 per gram. Because 10K gold is 41.70% pure, its per-gram value is $ 130.27 × 0.417 = $ 54.32.
The hallmark stamp shows fineness — for example “916” means 91.6% pure (22K) and “750” means 75% (18K). See the full gold purity guide.
| Karat | Purity | Hallmark | Common use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K Gold (24K) | 100.0% | 999 | Coins, bars & investment bullion |
| 22K Gold (22K) | 91.6% | 916 | Bridal & investment jewelry (India, Gulf) |
| 21K Gold (21K) | 87.5% | 875 | Everyday jewelry (Middle East, North Africa) |
| 18K Gold (18K) | 75.0% | 750 | Fine & designer jewelry (Europe, US) |
| 14K Gold (14K) | 58.5% | 585 | Everyday fine jewelry (US standard) |
| 10K Gold (10K) | 41.7% | 417 | Durable, budget jewelry (US minimum) |
| 9K Gold (9K) | 37.5% | 375 | Everyday jewelry (UK minimum) |
10K contains the least gold of the mainstream US karats, which makes it the hardest and most scratch-resistant. That toughness, combined with a low price, makes it a favourite for class rings, men’s jewelry, and pieces that take heavy daily wear.
Stamped “417”, 10K is 41.7% pure, so its intrinsic metal value is well under half the 24K price. It is genuine gold and resists tarnish, but expect a paler colour and lower resale value than higher karats.
10 karat gold is 41.7% pure (hallmarked “417”), the minimum purity that can legally be sold as gold in the US. The remaining ~58% is alloy for hardness.
10K is durable and inexpensive, making it practical for everyday pieces, but it has the lowest gold content of the common karats, so its melt value is lower.
Multiply the 24K spot price by 0.417, since 10K gold is 41.7% pure.