Gold Karat Prices Today in Canada By Karat (24, 22, 21, 18)
Gold karat prices in Canada for all karats (24, 22, 21, 18) in Dollar — updated every minute with interactive charts.
What is the gold price per karat today in Canada?
The price of 21K gold per gram in Canada today is approximately — Dollar, and 24K is approximately 6,152 Dollar. The full karat comparison table is shown below.
Gold prices today in Canada by carat
| Carat | Price |
|---|---|
| 24 Karat Gold Price | 6,152 Dollar |
| 22 Karat Gold Price | 5,639 Dollar |
| 18 Karat Gold Price | 4,614 Dollar |
| 14 Karat Gold Price | 3,589 Dollar |
Gold prices in Canada start today at 6,151.85 Dollar per gram for 24 karat and step down to 3,588.58 Dollar for 14 karat — a spread of 2,563.27 Dollar per gram between the highest and lowest karats.
Gold prices by karat over last 30 days Canada
| Date |
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Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sunday
03/05
|
6,270 Dollar | 5,747 Dollar | 4,702 Dollar | 3,657 Dollar |
0.0%
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Saturday
02/05
|
6,270 Dollar | 5,748 Dollar | 4,703 Dollar | 3,658 Dollar |
-0.2%
|
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Friday
01/05
|
6,281 Dollar | 5,758 Dollar | 4,711 Dollar | 3,664 Dollar |
+1.5%
|
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Thursday
30/04
|
6,192 Dollar | 5,676 Dollar | 4,644 Dollar | 3,612 Dollar |
-1.8%
|
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Wednesday
29/04
|
6,304 Dollar | 5,778 Dollar | 4,728 Dollar | 3,677 Dollar |
-2.0%
|
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Tuesday
28/04
|
6,429 Dollar | 5,893 Dollar | 4,822 Dollar | 3,750 Dollar |
+0.9%
|
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Monday
27/04
|
6,375 Dollar | 5,843 Dollar | 4,781 Dollar | 3,719 Dollar |
-1.0%
|
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Sunday
26/04
|
6,438 Dollar | 5,901 Dollar | 4,828 Dollar | 3,755 Dollar |
+0.0%
|
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Saturday
25/04
|
6,438 Dollar | 5,901 Dollar | 4,828 Dollar | 3,755 Dollar |
+0.3%
|
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Friday
24/04
|
6,419 Dollar | 5,884 Dollar | 4,814 Dollar | 3,745 Dollar |
-0.4%
|
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Thursday
23/04
|
6,447 Dollar | 5,909 Dollar | 4,835 Dollar | 3,761 Dollar |
-0.6%
|
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Wednesday
22/04
|
6,484 Dollar | 5,944 Dollar | 4,863 Dollar | 3,783 Dollar |
-1.7%
|
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Tuesday
21/04
|
6,595 Dollar | 6,046 Dollar | 4,947 Dollar | 3,847 Dollar |
+1.7%
|
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Monday
20/04
|
6,483 Dollar | 5,942 Dollar | 4,862 Dollar | 3,782 Dollar |
-2.0%
|
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Sunday
19/04
|
6,616 Dollar | 6,065 Dollar | 4,962 Dollar | 3,859 Dollar |
+0.1%
|
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Saturday
18/04
|
6,613 Dollar | 6,062 Dollar | 4,960 Dollar | 3,858 Dollar |
+0.8%
|
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Friday
17/04
|
6,558 Dollar | 6,012 Dollar | 4,919 Dollar | 3,826 Dollar |
-0.9%
|
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Thursday
16/04
|
6,618 Dollar | 6,066 Dollar | 4,963 Dollar | 3,860 Dollar |
-0.3%
|
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Wednesday
15/04
|
6,634 Dollar | 6,081 Dollar | 4,976 Dollar | 3,870 Dollar |
+1.3%
|
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Tuesday
14/04
|
6,551 Dollar | 6,005 Dollar | 4,913 Dollar | 3,821 Dollar |
+1.7%
|
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Monday
13/04
|
6,439 Dollar | 5,903 Dollar | 4,830 Dollar | 3,756 Dollar |
-2.2%
|
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Sunday
12/04
|
6,585 Dollar | 6,036 Dollar | 4,938 Dollar | 3,841 Dollar |
+0.2%
|
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Saturday
11/04
|
6,574 Dollar | 6,026 Dollar | 4,930 Dollar | 3,835 Dollar |
-0.1%
|
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Friday
10/04
|
6,577 Dollar | 6,029 Dollar | 4,933 Dollar | 3,837 Dollar |
+1.2%
|
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Thursday
09/04
|
6,498 Dollar | 5,956 Dollar | 4,873 Dollar | 3,790 Dollar |
-3.1%
|
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Wednesday
08/04
|
6,705 Dollar | 6,146 Dollar | 5,029 Dollar | 3,911 Dollar |
+3.9%
|
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Tuesday
07/04
|
6,454 Dollar | 5,916 Dollar | 4,840 Dollar | 3,765 Dollar |
+0.3%
|
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Monday
06/04
|
6,437 Dollar | 5,900 Dollar | 4,827 Dollar | 3,755 Dollar |
-1.3%
|
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Sunday
05/04
|
6,521 Dollar | 5,978 Dollar | 4,891 Dollar | 3,804 Dollar |
0.0%
|
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Saturday
04/04
|
6,522 Dollar | 5,979 Dollar | 4,892 Dollar | 3,805 Dollar |
+0.0%
|
Gold carat explanation:
- 24 Karat — Purest gold : 99.9% purity — for investment and bullion
- 22 Karat — For luxury jewelry : 91.6% purity
- 18 Karat — For daily use : 75% purity and modern designs
- 14 Karat (585) — Affordable & durable : 58.5% purity — popular in Europe and the Americas
Tip: The higher the carat, the higher the price and purity
Data order: Prices ordered from newest (yesterday) to oldest
What Is the Difference Between Gold Karats?
Gold purity is measured using the "karat" system, which defines the proportion of pure gold in the alloy or piece. The higher the karat, the purer the gold. 24 karat has the highest purity at 99.9% and is typically used for making gold bullion.
While 21 karat and 18 karat are the most common in the jewelry market. 21K contains 87.5% gold and is preferred for traditional jewelry, while 18K at 75% is used for modern jewelry due to its durability and color variety.
The price of each karat differs based on its gold content, manufacturing cost, and local and global market demand. Understanding the differences between karats before purchasing is important.
How to Choose the Right Gold Karat?
Choosing the right karat depends on your purpose. 24 karat is the purest and is used for gold bullion.
If you're looking for durable jewelry suitable for daily use, 21 karat is the best choice. While 18 karat is ideal for modern jewelry known for its design and durability.
For budget-friendly or temporary use, you can consider karats like 14 karat or even 12 karat, noting they have lower resale value.
Tips Before Buying Gold by Karat
- Define your goal: The right karat varies by purpose: bullion (24K), daily jewelry (21K or 18K).
- Verify the karat: Check the karat stamp on the piece and deal with reputable shops.
- Watch for making charges: The gram price may have "making charges" added, especially for 21K and 18K jewelry.
- Track prices daily: Use trusted sites like ZahabPrice for real-time prices.
- Keep the receipt: It shows weight, karat, and price — making resale or appraisal easier later.
Karat Comparison
| Karat | Gold Content | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Karat | 99.9% | Used for making gold bullion |
| 22 Karat | 91.6% | Suitable for high-quality luxury jewelry |
| 21 Karat | 87.5% | Very popular for traditional jewelry and Egyptian gold |
| 20K | 83.3% | Used in some jewelry types in European countries |
| 18 Karat | 75% | Popular for modern jewelry due to hardness and color variety |
| 14K | 58.5% | Used in budget and mid-range jewelry |
| 12K | 50% | Rarely used, made into simple jewelry |
| 10K | 41.7% | Common in America and western countries for durability and low cost |
| 9K | 37.5% | Common in Britain and Australia as a low-cost option |
| 8K | 33.3% | Occasionally used in some East Asian countries for simple accessories |