Platinum market chart
Historical benchmark in SAR per troy ounce; weight conversions are shown in the tables.
Platinum Price Chart in SAR per Mesghal
Live platinum price history in Saudi Riyal (SAR) per mesghal. Toggle 24H, 7D, 30D, and 1Y ranges to analyze platinum trends.
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= 4.6875 grams
= 0.150707 troy ounces
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Platinum price by weight
| Weight | Grams | Spot value (SAR) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
What is a Mesghal? Platinum weight, conversions and local use
Definition. The mesghal (4.6875 g) is the traditional Persian unit for gold, equal to 4.6875 g or 4.608 g depending on the local standard. Locally it is written مثقال. One mesghal equals 4.6875 grams, or 0.15071 troy ounces, which at today's platinum spot price works out to — SAR.
Where it is used. Iranian bazaar dealers quote 17-carat (705) gold per mesghal, and the mesghal rate is published alongside the coin (Bahar Azadi) price. The unit is the trading standard in Iran and parts of the Middle East.
Pricing conventions. Because Iranian jewellery is traditionally 18K sold at a 705 assay, converting a mesghal quote to a world price requires adjusting for purity as well as weight. Platinum has almost no traditional-unit retail market: it is quoted per ounce or per gram, and this conversion is mainly used for jewellery weighing and industrial stock.
Good to know. One mesghal equals 5 dirham in the old Persian system; the sooth (soot) subdivides it further for small stones.
Platinum price per Mesghal in SAR — quick conversion table
| Quantity | Grams | Troy ounces | Value (SAR) |
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| 1 mesghal | 4.688 g | 0.1507 oz t | — |
| 5 mesghals | 23.438 g | 0.7535 oz t | — |
| 10 mesghals | 46.875 g | 1.5071 oz t | — |
| 100 mesghals | 468.75 g | 15.0707 oz t | — |
Values are calculated from the live XPT spot price converted into Saudi Riyal and refresh with the price above.
Buying Platinum in Saudi Arabia: local market, taxes and premiums
At the live price shown above per mesghal, the price you see here is the international XPT spot price converted into Saudi Riyal. Physical buyers in Saudi Arabia pay that reference plus a premium, and local trading is concentrated around Riyadh and Jeddah gold markets. Buyers there generally watch the LBMA price converted at the fixed SAR/USD peg as the day's reference.
Taxes and duties. Jewellery and non-investment metal carry the full 15% VAT, making bullion the cheaper way to hold weight. Platinum is a much smaller market driven by autocatalyst and jewellery demand, so local availability is patchier and dealer spreads wider. That is why the shop price of platinum in SAR can sit noticeably above the spot value of the same mesghal of metal.
How people usually buy. The common routes in Saudi Arabia are licensed gold souq retailers, bank bullion services, online GCC dealers and regional refiners. The products most often quoted locally include 21K jewellery, 1 oz coins, 100 g and 1 kg bars.
Local conventions. 21K (875) gold dominates Saudi jewellery, and the riyal's dollar peg means local prices track the USD gold price almost exactly. Before you buy, compare the dealer's asking price per mesghal with the live platinum 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 SAR quote.
Market information only, updated with live prices. Not tax or investment advice; tax rules in Saudi Arabia can change.
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About Platinum Price in SAR
What is Platinum?
Platinum is a dense, malleable, ductile, highly unreactive, precious, silverish-white transition metal. It is one of the rarer elements in Earth's crust.
History
Platinum was used by pre-Columbian Americans near modern-day Esmeraldas, Ecuador. The first European reference to platinum appears in 1557.
Common Uses
Interesting Facts
- •Platinum is 30 times rarer than gold
- •About 70% of platinum production goes to catalytic converters
- •South Africa produces about 70% of the world's platinum
Platinum Price Per Mesghal in Saudi Riyal
The current platinum price per mesghal in Saudi Riyal (SAR) is updated in real-time based on international market rates. Platinum is traded globally and its price fluctuates based on supply and demand, economic conditions, and geopolitical factors.
When buying or selling platinum in Saudi Arabia, it's important to understand that prices are typically quoted in troy ounces on international markets. Our converter helps you easily calculate the price in mesghals, which may be more practical for local transactions.
The mesghal is a traditional unit of weight used in Iran and the Middle East for gold. This unit is commonly used when trading platinum in various markets around the world.
Platinum Long-Term Returns vs Current SAR Price
How platinum has performed over 1, 5, 10, and 20 years against today's spot price (USD/oz). Useful for Saudi Arabia investors tracking platinum in SAR.
| Period | Start date | Price then | Return |
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Historical prices are approximate annual averages, interpolated between anchor years (1980–2026).
Platinum price in SAR – FAQ
How much does one ounce of platinum cost in SAR today?
One troy ounce of platinum 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 XPT/SAR rate.
What is the current platinum rate in Saudi Arabia today?
The current platinum rate in Saudi Arabia is the live spot price shown on this page per mesghal. Prices refresh every 5 minutes and follow the international Platinum spot price converted to Saudi Riyal.
How much is 1 mesghal of platinum in SAR?
1 mesghal of platinum equals the live spot price shown on this page today. This is calculated from the live spot price per troy ounce, converted via the SAR exchange rate (1 mesghal = 4.6875 grams).
How is the platinum price per mesghal calculated?
The platinum price per mesghal is calculated by converting the international spot price (quoted per troy ounce in USD) to SAR using the current exchange rate, then converting to the mesghal weight unit (1 mesghal = 4.6875 grams).
Do I pay tax or VAT when buying platinum in Saudi Arabia?
Jewellery and non-investment metal carry the full 15% VAT, making bullion the cheaper way to hold weight. Always confirm the current rule with the dealer, because the tax treatment changes the real cost per mesghal more than small differences in the SAR spot quote.
Where do people usually buy platinum in Saudi Arabia?
The usual routes are licensed gold souq retailers, bank bullion services, online GCC dealers, regional refiners. Local trading is centred on Riyadh and Jeddah gold markets, and the products most often quoted are 21K jewellery, 1 oz coins, 100 g and 1 kg bars.
Why is the shop price of platinum higher than the spot price in SAR?
Retail prices add a dealer premium covering refining, minting, shipping, insurance and margin, plus any local tax. Platinum is a much smaller market driven by autocatalyst and jewellery demand, so local availability is patchier and dealer spreads wider. Compare the asking price per mesghal with the live spot value above, and check the dealer's buy-back spread.
Which price reference does the Saudi Arabia platinum market follow?
Local buyers generally follow the LBMA price converted at the fixed SAR/USD peg, converted into Saudi Riyal (SAR). 21K (875) gold dominates Saudi jewellery, and the riyal's dollar peg means local prices track the USD gold price almost exactly.