Live gold spot price tracker showing current XAU/USD price with per-karat breakdown in USD and EUR. Also shows silver and platinum spot prices. Includes dedicated pages for 14K, 18K, and 24K gold prices with calculators. Updated daily.
- Live gold spot price (XAU/USD) updated daily
- Per-karat price breakdown: 24K, 22K, 18K, 14K, 10K, 9K
- Prices shown in both USD and EUR
- Weight units: troy ounce, gram, pennyweight (dwt)
- 7-day price trend chart
- Silver (XAG) and Platinum (XPT) prices included
- Free to use, no signup required
Gold Price Today
Spot gold price with per-karat breakdown in USD and EUR. Updated daily.
$141.75
/g€123.32 /g
Aug 12, 2026 · Indicative price · Market data
Gold Price by Karat
| Karat | USD | EUR | Today | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K99.9% | $141.61 | €123.20 | Details | |
| 22K91.6% | $129.84 | €112.96 | Details | |
| 18K75.0% | $106.31 | €92.49 | Details | |
| 14K58.5% | $82.92 | €72.14 | Details | |
| 10K41.7% | $59.11 | €51.42 | Details | |
| 9K37.5% | $53.16 | €46.25 | Details |
Prices per gram
Gold price per gram by karat
The live prices above break down today's gold spot price by karat. This is the raw metal value per gram. Not what a jeweler charges for a finished piece. Not what a scrap buyer pays. Just the pure gold content at today's market rate.
Most gold jewelry in the US is 14K (58.3% gold). In Europe, 18K (75% gold) is the standard. In India and the Middle East, 22K (91.7% gold) is preferred because of the richer yellow color and cultural tradition. The higher the karat, the softer the metal and the more prone it is to scratching. That's the tradeoff.
| Karat | Purity | Typical color | Hardness | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | 99.9% | Deep, rich yellow | Very soft | Investment bars, coins |
| 22K | 91.7% | Rich yellow | Soft | Indian, Middle Eastern jewelry |
| 18K | 75.0% | Warm yellow (also rose, white) | Medium | Fine jewelry, European standard |
| 14K | 58.3% | Lighter yellow (also rose, white) | Harder | Most US jewelry, engagement rings |
| 10K | 41.7% | Pale yellow | Harder | Budget jewelry, class rings |
| 9K | 37.5% | Lightest yellow | Hardest | UK standard, everyday jewelry |
Want to calculate the scrap or melt value of specific gold pieces? Use our gold scrap calculator which factors in weight, karat, and today's spot price.
Spot price vs. what you pay for jewelry
Spot price is the wholesale rate for raw, unprocessed gold on commodity exchanges. It's not what you pay at a jewelry store. The gap between spot and retail is where the entire jewelry industry lives.
A simple 14K gold band might contain $80-120 of gold at today's spot price. At retail, it sells for $200-400. The difference covers casting, polishing, quality control, overhead, and margin. That 2-4x markup is normal for independent jewelers. Luxury brands mark up 5-8x because you're paying for the name on the box.
Complex pieces with stone settings, hand-finishing, or intricate designs cost more in labor than materials. A pave diamond ring might contain $150 in gold and $2,000 in melee diamonds, but the labor to set 80 tiny stones takes a skilled setter 4-6 hours. That labor cost is real.
When you see a piece at 10x the gold value, it's not always a ripoff. But when you see a plain gold chain at 6x spot from a brand name, most of what you're paying for is the brand. Shop around.
What moves the gold price
Gold trades inversely to the US dollar. When the dollar weakens, gold goes up. When the dollar strengthens, gold tends to pull back. This relationship isn't perfect, but it's the single most consistent driver.
Interest rates are the second big factor. Gold doesn't pay dividends or interest, so when rates are high, investors prefer bonds and savings accounts. When rates drop, the opportunity cost of holding gold falls, and money flows in.
Central banks are the third driver, and a big one recently. Since 2010, central banks globally have been net buyers of gold. China, India, Turkey, and Poland have added hundreds of tons to their reserves. According to the World Gold Council, central bank gold purchases hit record levels in 2022-2023 and remained elevated through 2025.
Then there's the safe-haven effect. Wars, banking crises, pandemics, and political instability all push gold higher. This is why gold tends to spike suddenly and then settle at a new, higher baseline rather than returning to pre-crisis levels.
Common questions
The spot price is the current market price for one troy ounce of pure (24K) gold, quoted in USD. It's set by trading on commodity exchanges like COMEX and the London Bullion Market. Retail gold products (jewelry, coins, bars) always cost more than spot because of manufacturing, dealer margins, and premiums.
Karat indicates gold purity. 24K is 99.9% pure gold, while 14K is 58.3% gold mixed with alloy metals like copper, silver, and zinc. The per-gram price for each karat is the spot price multiplied by the purity percentage. A gram of 14K gold contains 0.583 grams of actual gold, so it's worth 58.3% of the 24K price.
The spot price updates every few seconds during trading hours (Sunday 6pm to Friday 5pm ET). This page refreshes daily. Day-to-day movements of 1-2% are normal, but larger swings happen during economic uncertainty, Fed rate decisions, and geopolitical events.
A troy ounce equals 31.1035 grams. A regular (avoirdupois) ounce equals 28.3495 grams. Gold is always priced in troy ounces on commodity exchanges. A troy ounce is about 10% heavier than a standard ounce, so don't mix them up when doing calculations.
Timing the gold market is difficult even for professionals. Gold tends to rise during economic uncertainty, inflation, and falling interest rates. If you're buying gold jewelry, the spot price is only part of the cost. Manufacturing, design, and retail margins add 2-4x on top. For investment purposes, most advisors recommend dollar-cost averaging rather than trying to time the market.
14K gold is worth 58.3% of the pure gold (24K) price per gram. Check the live per-karat breakdown above for today's exact number, or visit the dedicated 14K gold price page for a full breakdown with calculator. This is the raw gold value only. Finished jewelry costs more because of design, labor, and retail markup.
The spot price covers the raw metal only. A finished piece of jewelry adds: refining and alloying (2-5%), casting and manufacturing (varies widely), stone setting, polishing, and quality control (labor-intensive), retail markup (typically 2-4x wholesale for independent jewelers, 5-8x for luxury brands). A $100 piece of 14K gold at spot might retail for $300-800 depending on complexity and brand.
Gold prices are driven by the US dollar strength (gold and the dollar move inversely), real interest rates (lower rates push gold higher), central bank buying (central banks have been net buyers since 2010), inflation expectations, and geopolitical instability. In 2024-2026, record central bank purchases and inflation hedging have pushed gold above $2,500/oz for the first time.
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