Gold Price per Gram Calculator
The gold price per gram right now is spot ÷ 31.1035 — this page computes it live for every karat. Spot gold is quoted per troy ounce, but jewelry is weighed in grams, so the table below is the number every counter offer should be compared against.
The table below updates with the live price. Bookmark it if you buy or sell regularly; the per-gram figure is the unit every counter offer should be compared against.
What 24K gold is worth right now
| Amount — 24K (.999 fine) | Melt value now |
|---|---|
| 1 gram | $147.89 |
| 5 grams | $739.43 |
| 10 grams | $1,478.87 |
| 1 pennyweight (dwt) | $229.99 |
| 1 troy ounce | $4,599.80 |
| A typical ring (3–8 g) | $443.66 – $1,183.09 |
| A typical chain (10–25 g) | $1,478.87 – $3,697.17 |
| A pair of earrings (2–5 g) | $295.77 – $739.43 |
Computed from the live spot price on load; the printed figures are a 2026-08-23 snapshot. Item weights are typical ranges — weigh yours and use the calculator above for the exact number.
| Purity | Fineness | Value per gram | Value per troy oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K (.999 fine) | 0.999 | $147.89 | $4,599.80 |
| 22K (.9167) | 0.9167 | $135.70 | $4,220.85 |
| 18K (.750) | 0.75 | $111.03 | $3,453.30 |
| 14K (.5833) | 0.5833 | $86.35 | $2,685.75 |
| 10K (.4167) | 0.4167 | $61.69 | $1,918.65 |
| 9K (.375) | 0.375 | $55.51 | $1,726.65 |
Dollar figures here are computed from the live spot price when the page loads and change continuously; the printed baseline is a 2026-08-23 snapshot. Cite the metal content and formula, not a captured price. Formulas on the methodology page.
Why buyers quote per gram
Per-gram pricing makes small items legible: a 4.2 g 14K ring at the current per-gram rate is a two-line calculation you can check on your phone in the shop. It also exposes lowball offers instantly. An offer under half the melt rate in this table is pawn-shop margin, not refiner margin.
Sources: live spot prices via gold-api.com · coin weights and fineness from U.S. Mint historical specifications · karat/fineness definitions per standard jewelry marking practice. Melt value ≠ an offer to buy; see how we calculate.