Don to Grams (돈 → g) — Korean Gold Weight Unit
Unit ConverterThe don is a traditional Korean weight unit for gold and precious metals; 1 don equals exactly 3.75 grams.
What is it
Don (돈) is the standard quoting unit of the Korean gold market. Its mass of 3.75g comes from the Japanese momme (匁), adopted in the early 20th century. Korea legally measures in grams, yet gold prices are still posted per don. Ten don make one nyang (37.5g), and customary gifts such as the first-birthday gold ring are sized in don.
How to use
- 1Enter the don (돈) value.
- 2See the gram (g) result instantly.
- 3Switch units to convert again if needed.
Reference
| don | g |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.875 |
| 1 | 3.75 |
| 2 | 7.5 |
| 3 | 11.25 |
| 5 | 18.75 |
| 10 (1 nyang) | 37.5 |
| 100 | 375 |
Sources & standards
FAQ
How many grams is one don of gold?
One don is exactly 3.75g. Half a don is 1.875g and ten don (one nyang) is 37.5g.
Why is one don 3.75 grams?
The don inherited its mass from the Japanese momme (匁, 3.75g). Korea officially uses grams, but gold shops and price boards still quote per don by long-standing custom.
How does don relate to troy ounces?
One troy ounce is 31.1035g, about 8.294 don. To compare Korean per-don prices with international per-ounce prices, convert both to grams first.
Is my input sent to a server?
No. Every conversion runs instantly inside your browser; the values you enter are never sent to a server or stored.