Today's gold rate, explained
Today's gold spot price is quoted per troy ounce and per gram in USD; live values appear above as market data arrives. Prices are converted from the USD benchmark using current currency rates.
Gold's spot quote is a benchmark for fine metal, not the final price of a coin or a piece of jewellery. For bullion, compare the premium and buy-back spread; for scrap, start with the net metal weight and the tested hallmark fineness.
Precious metals at a glance
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Gold Price Chart (USD)
Live gold price history in US Dollar (USD). Switch between 24-hour, 7-day, 30-day, and 1-year views.
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Gold price by currency
Fine gold per troy ounce · current exchange rates
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Gold price by weight
| Weight | Grams | Spot value (USD) |
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| Troy Ounce | 31.1035 | — |
| Gram | 1 | — |
| Kilogram | 1000 | — |
| Pennyweight | 1.55517 | — |
| Tola | 11.6638 | — |
| Tael (Hong Kong) | 37.429 | — |
| Tael (Shanghai / Mainland China) | 50 | — |
| Tael (Taiwan) | 37.5 | — |
| Grain | 0.0648 | — |
| Momme | 3.75 | — |
| Baht | 15.244 | — |
| Chi | 3.75 | — |
| Don | 3.75 | — |
| Mesghal | 4.6875 | — |
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Scrap Gold Calculator
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This calculator shows the melt value of scrap gold based on live spot prices. Actual buyback prices from dealers are typically 70-95% of spot price depending on purity and quantity.
Gold price by karat & hallmark
Metal-only melt value; stones and making charges are not included.
Gold price per tael: Hong Kong vs mainland China
A Hong Kong tael weighs 37.429 g; a mainland China metric tael weighs 50 g. These are different weights, not different gold prices. Confirm the weight and fineness before comparing a Hong Kong jeweller's quote with a mainland quote.
| Standard | Grams | HKD | CNY | USD | SGD |
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| Hong Kong tael | 37.429 | — | — | — | — |
| Mainland China tael | 50 | — | — | — | — |
Spot value = USD price per troy ounce ÷ 31.1034768 × tael weight × current exchange rate. Multiply by the tested fineness for jewellery; a 999 hallmark represents 99.9% gold. Local retail premiums, making charges and a buyer's deductions are separate.
Gold price per gram by karat
Live melt value per gram for every common gold purity, plus a scrap gold calculator for mixed jewelry.
How the gold price is calculated
Start with the international USD price for one troy ounce of fine gold. Divide by 31.1034768 to obtain the price of one gram, then multiply by the current USD exchange rate. Weight conversion changes the amount of metal, not its intrinsic price. A kilogram contains 1,000 grams; a troy ounce is not the 28.35 g ounce used for everyday goods.
At the current quote, 10 grams of fine gold has a reference value of — USD. A buyer's offer is a separate figure. Deduct stones and non-metal parts before weighing jewellery, apply its tested purity, and ask whether any assay or handling charges are included. A hallmark is useful evidence, but damaged, plated or uncertain pieces should be tested.
Compare quotes taken at the same time and in the same currency. A retail ask includes manufacturing and distribution costs, while a buy-back bid reflects a dealer's margin and ability to resell or refine the item. Exchange rates can change a local price even when the USD metal benchmark is unchanged. These are market references, not guaranteed transaction prices or investment advice.
Buying Gold in United States: local market, taxes and premiums
At the live price shown above per troy ounce, the price you see here is the international XAU spot price converted into US Dollar. Physical buyers in United States pay that reference plus a premium, and local trading is concentrated around New York and the large national online dealers. Buyers there generally watch the COMEX front-month contract and the LBMA PM auction as the day's reference.
Taxes and duties. Bullion sales tax is set state by state; many states exempt investment bullion above a threshold, others charge full sales tax. Gold is the deepest of the four precious metals markets, so local retail spreads are usually the tightest and buy-back is easiest. That is why the shop price of gold in USD can sit noticeably above the spot value of the same troy ounce of metal.
How people usually buy. The common routes in United States are APMEX-style online dealers, local coin shops, US Mint authorised purchasers and COMEX futures and ETFs. The products most often quoted locally include American Gold Eagle, American Buffalo, 1 oz Silver Eagle, 10 oz and 1 kg bars.
Local conventions. Prices are quoted per troy ounce; jewellery is sold in karats (14K and 18K dominate) rather than fineness. Before you buy, compare the dealer's asking price per troy ounce with the live gold price above, and check the buy-back spread the same dealer offers — that round-trip cost matters more than a small difference in the headline USD quote.
Market information only, updated with live prices. Not tax or investment advice; tax rules in United States can change.
What Drives Gold Prices Today
US Dollar strength
Gold is priced in USD globally. A weaker dollar makes gold cheaper for foreign buyers, lifting demand and price.
Interest rates & Fed policy
Higher real rates reduce gold's appeal (it pays no yield). Rate cuts and dovish Fed signals typically push gold higher.
Inflation expectations
Gold has historically preserved purchasing power. Rising inflation expectations send investors into gold as a hedge.
Central bank buying
Central banks (especially China, India, Turkey, Poland) have been net buyers since 2010 — a structural support for prices.
Geopolitical risk
Wars, sanctions, banking stress and currency crises drive safe-haven demand. Major events can move gold 2–5% in a single day.
How to Invest in Gold
- ▸Physical bullion (coins, bars) — direct ownership, no counterparty risk, but requires secure storage.
- ▸Gold ETFs (GLD, IAU, SGOL) — liquid, low cost, traded on stock exchanges. No physical delivery.
- ▸Gold mining stocks (GDX, GDXJ) — leveraged exposure to gold prices, but also operational and country risk.
- ▸Allocated/vaulted gold (BullionVault, Goldmoney) — physical gold stored in your name in professional vaults.
- ▸Gold futures and options — for sophisticated investors; high leverage and margin risk.
Buying Gold: What to Know
- ▸Buy from reputable dealers — APMEX, JM Bullion, Kitco, Sharps Pixley have established track records.
- ▸Standard bullion coins (American Eagle, Canadian Maple Leaf, Krugerrand) carry the lowest premiums and resell easily.
- ▸Avoid numismatic/collectible coins unless you're an experienced collector — premiums can be 50–200% over melt.
- ▸Premiums fall with size: 1 oz bars/coins are cheaper per gram than 1 g coins. 1 kg bars are cheapest per gram.
- ▸Verify authenticity — buy assayed bars in tamper-evident cards, or use a Sigma Metalytics tester.
Information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice. Precious metal prices can be volatile. Always do your own research or consult a licensed financial advisor before investing.
Charts & long-term perspective
Gold Long-Term Performance
Total % return vs spot price (USD/oz). Reference values are approximate yearly averages.
| Period | Start date | Price then | Return |
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Historical prices are approximate annual averages, interpolated between anchor years (1980–2026).
Precious Metals Performance Comparison
90-day % change (USD), normalized to start
Gold/Silver Ratio
How many ounces of silver equal one ounce of gold. Historical avg ≈ 60.
Gold Price: Nominal vs Inflation-Adjusted
Real gold price in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted) vs nominal historical price. USD/oz.
Prices in local weight units
Tael, tola, baht, chi, don and momme rates converted live from the world spot price.
- Shanghai silver price per tael50 g metric tael, mainland China
- Shanghai gold price per tael50 g metric tael, mainland China
- Hong Kong gold price per tael37.429 g, CGSE standard
- Hong Kong silver price per tael37.429 g, CGSE standard
- Gold price per tola11.6638 g, India & the Gulf
- Gold price per tola in INRIndian rupee rate
- Gold price per tola in AEDDubai rate
- Gold price per baht15.244 g, Thailand
- Gold price per baht in THBThai shop unit
- Taiwan gold price per tael37.5 g, 台兩
- Gold price per chi in VND3.75 g, Vietnam
- Gold price per don in KRW3.75 g, Korea
- Gold price per momme in JPY3.75 g, Japan
- Gold price per pennyweight1.55517 g, US jewellery trade
Gold price FAQ
How much does one ounce of gold cost in USD today?
One troy ounce of gold currently costs approximately the live spot price shown on this page. This live spot price is refreshed every 5 minutes from MetalflowAPI market data and reflects the international XAU/USD rate.
What is the current gold rate in United States today?
The current gold rate in United States is the live spot price shown on this page per troy ounce. Prices refresh every 5 minutes and follow the international Gold spot price converted to US Dollar.
How much is 1 troy ounce of gold in USD?
1 troy ounce of gold equals the live spot price shown on this page today. This is calculated from the live spot price per troy ounce, converted via the USD exchange rate (1 troy ounce = 31.1035 grams).
How is the gold price per troy ounce calculated?
The gold price per troy ounce is calculated by converting the international spot price (quoted per troy ounce in USD) to USD using the current exchange rate, then converting to the troy ounce weight unit (1 troy ounce = 31.1035 grams).
What factors affect the gold price?
Gold prices are influenced by central bank policies, inflation rates, currency fluctuations, geopolitical tensions, mining supply, industrial demand, and investor sentiment. During economic uncertainty, precious metals often serve as safe-haven assets.
Is gold a good investment?
Gold has historically been considered a store of value and hedge against inflation. However, all investments carry risks. Gold doesn't generate income like stocks or bonds. Investors should consider their financial goals, risk tolerance, and portfolio diversification needs.
How can I buy gold?
You can buy gold through various channels: physical bullion (bars and coins) from dealers, gold ETFs on stock exchanges, futures contracts, mining company stocks, or digital gold platforms. Each method has different costs, storage requirements, and liquidity levels.