Canada · 5% VAT on jewellery
24K gold price per gram in CAD today
CA$197.11 per gram · CA$1,971.09 per 10 g · 1 USD = 1.398 CAD
24K (999) is 99.9% gold. In Canada jewellery carries 5% VAT (5% GST plus provincial tax, 5–15% in total), added to the shop price on top of the metal, the stones, the making and the margins.
Every karat in CAD
| Karat | Hallmark | Purity | CAD per gram | per 10 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9K | 375 | 37.5% | CA$73.99 | CA$739.90 |
| 10K | 417 | 41.7% | CA$82.28 | CA$822.77 |
| 14K | 585 | 58.5% | CA$115.42 | CA$1,154.24 |
| 18K | 750 | 75.0% | CA$147.98 | CA$1,479.79 |
| 21K | 875 | 87.5% | CA$172.64 | CA$1,726.43 |
| 22K | 916 | 91.6% | CA$180.73 | CA$1,807.32 |
| 24K | 999 | 99.9% | CA$197.11 | CA$1,971.09 |
Spot $4,390.10 per troy ounce ($141.15 per gram of pure gold) from gold-api.com, Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:15:08 UTC; exchange rates from open.er-api.com. Refreshed daily. Per-gram figures are pure gold price × karat purity; dealers buy and sell a few percent either side.
What typical 24K pieces are worth in CAD
| Typical piece | Weight | 24K metal value |
|---|---|---|
| Thin wedding band (2 mm) | 2.5 g | CA$492.77 |
| Classic wedding band (4 mm) | 4.8 g | CA$946.12 |
| Solitaire ring | 3.5 g | CA$689.88 |
| Signet ring | 10 g | CA$1,971.09 |
| 45 cm cable chain (1.5 mm) | 3.5 g | CA$689.88 |
| 50 cm curb chain (4 mm) | 14 g | CA$2,759.52 |
| Solid bangle (5 mm) | 30 g | CA$5,913.26 |
| Pair of hoop earrings | 3 g | CA$591.33 |
Metal value only, at spot: what the gold in the piece is worth today. Add stones, making and margins for a shop price; take about 85% for a scrap payout.
Frequently asked
- How much is 24K gold per gram in Canada today?
- CA$197.11 per gram of 24K at today's spot and exchange rate; see the timestamp under the table.
- What tax applies to jewellery in Canada?
- 5% VAT (5% GST plus provincial tax, 5–15% in total). The studio's price estimate adds it for you.
- Which karat is common in Canada?
- 24K is common in China, Hong Kong and bullion markets; the estimate assumes the local norm when a piece has no hallmark and says so.
- Is the gold price different in each country?
- No. Gold has one world price in USD; the local figure is that price converted at today's exchange rate, plus local premiums and tax when you buy.
24K in other currencies
- 24K gold per gram in USDthe United States
- 24K gold per gram in EURthe euro area
- 24K gold per gram in GBPthe United Kingdom
- 24K gold per gram in CHFSwitzerland
- 24K gold per gram in JPYJapan
- 24K gold per gram in CNYChina
- 24K gold per gram in INRIndia
- 24K gold per gram in AEDthe United Arab Emirates
- 24K gold per gram in SARSaudi Arabia