Value of 5 grams of gold by karat
| Karat | USD | EUR | GBP | INR | AED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24k (999) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22k (916) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21k (875) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18k (750) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 14k (585) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10k (417) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9k (375) | — | — | — | — | — |
How the value of 5 grams of gold is worked out
The world spot price is quoted per troy ounce of pure gold. Dividing by 31.1035 gives the price per gram (— now), which we multiply by 5 g and, for jewelry, by the karat's purity.
For bars and coins you will pay a premium over this metal value and receive slightly less than it when selling. The smaller the bar, the bigger the premium as a percentage, because minting and packaging cost roughly the same regardless of size.
5 grams of gold – FAQ
How much is 5 grams of gold worth today?
5 grams of 24k gold is worth about — at the current spot price. 5 grams of 22k is about — and of 18k about —.
How much does a 5 grams gold bar cost?
A 5 grams bar costs the metal value (—) plus a dealer premium. Premiums are highest on small bars — often 5–10% for 1 g and 5 g bars, 2–4% for 50–100 g, and under 1.5% for 1 kg — so larger bars give more gold per dollar.
How many ounces is 5 grams?
5 grams equals 0.1608 troy ounces (1 troy ounce = 31.1035 g).
Is 5 grams of gold a good purchase?
Small bars are affordable and easy to sell, but premiums take a large share of the price. They suit gifts or gradual saving rather than large investments.
Where does this price come from?
The live spot price comes from MetalflowAPI and is refreshed every 5 minutes; currency values use live exchange rates.