Gold and metal prices today, per gram

Gold price per gram by karat

24k gold is pure gold; other karats are worth a fraction in proportion to their purity, so the higher the karat, the more a gram is worth. This table shows how much each fineness represents against the pure-gold price.

In the calculator you can enter the karat of your items and see an estimate matched to their purity. Work out what your gold is worth →

Each metal price today, in detail

• 18k gold price today →
• 24k gold price today →
• 14k gold price today →
• 9k gold price today →
• Silver price today (999 and 925) →
• Platinum price today →

How is the gold price calculated?

We start from the international spot quote for each metal, in dollars per troy ounce, which we refresh about every 5 minutes. We convert it to euros with the European Central Bank reference rate, published once a day on working days, and divide by the 31.1035 grams in a troy ounce to get the price per gram. If the spot quote is unavailable or strays abnormally from the latest official London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) fix, we show that fix instead, already in euros. We do the same for gold, silver, platinum and palladium. It is a market reference price, not an offer to buy.

What makes the gold price go up or down?

• The dollar: gold is quoted in dollars, so when the dollar weakens against the euro, gold tends to rise.
• Interest rates: when rates are high, gold (which pays no interest) is less attractive; when they are low, it gains.
• Inflation: gold is used as a hedge against the loss of value of money.
• Economic and geopolitical uncertainty: in times of crisis, demand for gold as a safe-haven asset rises.
• Supply and demand: jewellery and industrial activity also influence the price.

Because these factors change daily, the price of your gold today may not be the same tomorrow.

Frequently asked questions about the gold price

How much is a gram of gold worth today?

The price of a gram of pure (24k) gold comes from the gold spot quote in dollars per troy ounce, converted to euros with the European Central Bank reference rate and divided by the 31.1035 grams in a troy ounce. For a specific item you multiply that per-gram price by its purity (for example, 0.750 for 18k gold). You can see an instant estimate in the gold calculator.

How much is a gram of 18k, 14k or 9k gold worth?

24k gold is pure gold (999/1000). Other karats are worth a fraction in proportion to their purity: 18k equals 75% (750/1000), 14k 58.5% (585/1000) and 9k 37.5% (375/1000) of the pure-gold price. So if a gram of 24k gold is X €, 18k is worth 0.75 × X, 14k 0.585 × X and 9k 0.375 × X.

How is the gold price per gram calculated?

We start from the gold spot quote in dollars per troy ounce, which we refresh about every 5 minutes. We convert it to euros with the European Central Bank reference rate and divide by 31.1035 grams (one troy ounce). If the spot quote fails or strays abnormally from the latest official LBMA fix, we show that fix instead. The figure you see is a reference price, not an offer to buy.

Why does the gold price change every day?

Gold trades on global financial markets and its price moves daily with the dollar, interest rates, inflation and safe-haven demand. Once issued, the offer for your items does not change with the market.

Is the reference price what you will pay for my gold?

The price you see is the official reference quote for the metal, not an offer. Your offer is worked out from it, with an XRF laboratory appraisal that measures the exact weight and real purity of each piece. You will receive a detailed breakdown and, if you do not accept the offer, we return your items free of charge.