Gold Price Today
Gold prices change with market conditions, so today’s quote is a reference point for quick estimates. Use it to compare offers or to calculate value by weight.
Gold price per ounce
$2,020.00
Gold price per gram
$64.95
Last updated
March 19, 2026 at 2:36 AM
This page is provided for reference and estimation. It does not represent a buying or selling offer and should be used alongside purity and weight information.
Live Gold Price Per Gram and Per Ounce
The live gold price is typically quoted per troy ounce, while the gold price per gram is the ounce value converted into grams. Both are useful: grams are practical for jewelry and scrap, while ounces are standard for bullion.
When you see gold price per gram and gold price per ounce together, you can switch between small and large weights without guessing or recalculating from scratch.
What Affects Gold Price Today
Market demand, the global economy, inflation trends, and currency movement all influence the current gold price. These factors can shift daily, which is why prices move even when weight and purity stay the same.
Use today’s price as a baseline, then adjust your estimates when market conditions change.
How to Use Today’s Gold Price to Estimate Value
Combine the live gold price with weight and purity to estimate value. Multiply grams by the per‑gram price, then apply a purity factor if your gold is not 24k. For scrap, that baseline is the starting point before payout discounts.
Use our Scrap Gold Calculator to estimate scrap value by weight and purity.
Gold Purity and Why It Matters
Purity determines how much of the item is actually gold. 24k is 100% pure, 22k is about 91.6%, 18k is 75%, 14k is 58.5%, and 10k is 41.7%. Higher purity means more gold content per gram and a higher baseline value.
Always apply the correct purity percentage before estimating value or comparing offers.
FAQ
What is the gold price today?
The gold price today is the current spot price for one troy ounce of gold, shown above with per‑gram and per‑ounce reference values.
What is the gold price per gram?
Gold price per gram is the spot price converted from a troy ounce into grams, which is useful for smaller items and jewelry calculations.
What is the gold price per ounce?
Gold price per ounce is the standard spot quote for one troy ounce of pure gold used in markets and bullion listings.
Why does the gold price change every day?
Prices move with market demand, global economic conditions, inflation expectations, and currency shifts that affect supply and demand.
How do I calculate the value of my gold?
Multiply your weight by the price per gram or per ounce, then adjust for purity if your gold is not 24k.
Tools to estimate value
Try the Gold Calculator to convert weight to value using today’s price. For scrap estimates, use the scrap calculator linked above.