Gold and silver prices today
Live spot prices for gold and silver, refreshed every hour.
Gold price by karat
Value of the gold content in jewellery and scrap, before any dealer margin.
| Purity | Per gram | Per dwt | Per oz t |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24k (pure) gold | $128.74 | $200.22 | $4,004.32 |
| 22k gold | $118.01 | $183.53 | $3,670.63 |
| 18k gold | $96.56 | $150.16 | $3,003.24 |
| 14k gold | $75.10 | $116.79 | $2,335.86 |
| 10k gold | $53.64 | $83.42 | $1,668.47 |
| 9k (9ct) gold | $48.28 | $75.08 | $1,501.62 |
Silver price by fineness
| Purity | Per gram | Per oz t | Per kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine silver | $1.68 | $52.30 | $1,681.47 |
| Sterling silver | $1.56 | $48.38 | $1,555.36 |
| 90% silver | $1.51 | $47.07 | $1,513.32 |
Popular gold and silver prices
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What the spot price means
The spot price is the current market price for immediate delivery of one troy ounce (31.103 g) of pure metal, set by trading in London, New York and other markets around the clock on weekdays. Retail coins and bars cost more than spot, and dealers buy back below it.
Karats, carats and fineness
Gold purity is measured in karats out of 24: 24k is pure, 22k is 91.7%, 18k is 75%, 14k is 58.3% and 10k is 41.7%. In the UK, 9ct (37.5%) is the most common jewellery gold. Silver is described by fineness: .999 for bullion, .925 for sterling and .900 for older US coins.
FAQ
What is the price of gold per ounce today?
One troy ounce of pure gold is worth $4,004.32 at the current spot price.
Is a troy ounce the same as an ounce?
No. A troy ounce is 31.103 grams, about 10% more than the 28.35 gram ounce used for everyday weights. Precious metals are always priced per troy ounce.
How much is my 14k gold jewellery worth?
Weigh it in grams or pennyweights and use the calculator with 14k selected. The result is the value of the gold content at spot; buyers pay less than that.
How often are prices updated?
Spot prices are refreshed at least every hour, and the time of the last update is shown at the top of the page.
Prices are spot reference prices for information only and are not financial advice. Source: CoinMarketCap.