LemonTradesGram of gold price
What one gram of pure gold is worth right now, and a gram of every common karat.
- Per ounce
- $4,024.03
- Per kilogram
- $129,376
- 14K per gram
- $75.47
- 18K per gram
- $97.03
- 10K per gram
- $53.91
- 22K per gram
- $118.59
Gold price per gram today, by karat
The value of the gold itself (its melt value) at today’s spot price. Karat says how much of the metal is gold: 24 karat is pure, 18 karat is 18/24, or 75%.
| Karat | Gold content | Per gram | Per ounce |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24KPure gold | 100.0% | $129.38 | $4,024.03 |
| 22KCoins like the Gold Eagle and Krugerrand | 91.7% | $118.59 | $3,688.69 |
| 21KJewelry in the Middle East | 87.5% | $113.20 | $3,521.03 |
| 18KFine jewelry | 75.0% | $97.03 | $3,018.02 |
| 14KMost jewelry in the US | 58.3% | $75.47 | $2,347.35 |
| 10KThe lowest that can be sold as gold in the US | 41.7% | $53.91 | $1,676.68 |
| 9KCommon in the UK | 37.5% | $48.52 | $1,509.01 |
What is my 24K gold worth?
Melt value at the live spot price: the value of the gold itself. Buyers pay less, typically 70% to 90% of melt for scrap jewelry. More in what is gold worth today.
Gram gold bars
| Bar | Gold value | Typical premium |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | $129.38 | 10–20% |
| 2.5 grams | $323.44 | 8–12% |
| 5 grams | $646.88 | 6–10% |
| 10 grams | $1,293.76 | 4–7% |
| 20 grams | $2,587.51 | 3–5% |
| 50 grams | $6,468.78 | 2–4% |
| 100 grams | $12,937.56 | 2–3% |
Small bars cost more than their gold value, the smallest the most. More in gold bullion bars.
The chart fills in as the desk logs prices.
Questions
How much is a gram of gold today?
$129.38 for pure 24K gold at the live spot price; 14K is $75.47 and 18K $97.03.
How many grams are in an ounce of gold?
31.1 grams in a troy ounce, the unit gold is priced in. An ordinary (avoirdupois) ounce is 28.35 grams.
Why does a 1-gram gold bar cost more than a gram of gold?
Making, packaging and selling a tiny bar costs almost as much as a big one, so small bars carry premiums of 10% to 20% over spot.
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