Today's Gold Price
Live gold spot price in USD — per troy ounce, gram, and kilo — updated every minute.
Prices are indicative spot rates in USD sourced from metalpriceapi.com and update about once a minute. They exclude dealer premiums, fabrication, and buyer margins.
What the gold spot price means
The gold spot price is the current market value of one troy ounce of pure (24K) gold for immediate delivery. It is the number every jeweler, refiner, and gold buyer starts from. Everything else — the price of a 14K chain, a scrap lot, or a bullion coin — is derived from this figure based on weight and purity.
Because gold trades around the clock on global exchanges, the spot price is never static. The live table above reflects the latest available rate; refresh the page to pull the newest quote.
Gold price per gram vs. per ounce
Gold is quoted per troy ounce, which equals about 31.1035 grams — slightly heavier than the standard (avoirdupois) ounce used for food. To convert:
- Price per gram = spot price per ounce ÷ 31.1035
- Price per kilo = price per gram × 1,000
- Price per pennyweight (dwt) = spot price per ounce ÷ 20
Most jewelry in the US is weighed in grams or pennyweights, so the per-gram column above is usually the most useful for estimating what you own.
What moves the price of gold
- The US dollar: gold is priced in dollars, so a weaker dollar usually lifts gold.
- Interest rates & inflation: gold competes with yield-bearing assets and is bought as an inflation hedge.
- Safe-haven demand: economic or geopolitical uncertainty tends to push investors into gold.
- Supply & central-bank buying: mining output and large institutional purchases shift the balance over time.
Using today's price to value your gold
The spot price applies to pure gold, but your ring or chain is an alloy. To estimate what a piece is worth, multiply the spot price by its weight and its purity (for example, 14K = 58.3% gold). Our free tools do the math for you:
Frequently asked questions
What is the gold price today?
The live table above shows today's gold spot price in USD per troy ounce, gram, and kilogram, updated about once a minute from market data. The spot price is the baseline value of one troy ounce of pure (24K) gold before any dealer premium or buyer margin.
Why does the gold price change every day?
Gold trades continuously on global markets, so its price moves with supply and demand, the strength of the US dollar, interest rates, inflation expectations, and geopolitical events. That is why the number you see can differ from one hour to the next.
What is the difference between gold price per gram and per ounce?
Gold is quoted per troy ounce (about 31.1035 grams). To get the price per gram, divide the ounce price by 31.1035. The live table shows both so you can match whichever unit your item is weighed in.
Is the spot price what I will get if I sell my gold?
No. The spot price is for pure gold in bulk. Most jewelry is 10K–18K (41.7%–75% gold), so you are paid on the actual gold content, and buyers keep a margin to cover refining and profit. Use our calculator to estimate your item's melt value first.