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~$4,990
Gold spot price today
per troy ounce (USD)
per troy ounce (USD)
~$118
14K gold price per gram
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updated live
~$148
22kt gold rate today
per gram (USD)
per gram (USD)
Why does the same piece of gold have a different price depending on the karat?
The 14k gold price per gram today is not the same as the 18k or 22kt gold price per gram — and that difference can mean hundreds of dollars when you're buying, selling, or inheriting jewelry. Yet most price checkers give you only the 24K spot price and leave you to do the math yourself. This page does it automatically, in real time, for every purity level from 10K to 24K.
As gold trades near historic highs in early 2026 — with the spot price hovering around $4,990 per troy ounce — understanding exactly how much your gold is worth per gram has never been more financially important. Whether you're evaluating a jewelry purchase, preparing to sell scrap gold, or simply tracking your portfolio, the gold price today per gram by karat is your most actionable number.
This guide explains the karat system clearly, shows you a live, multi-karat calculator, and gives you the context to use that number wisely as an investor.
Disclaimer: This calculator uses a live gold spot price feed. Prices shown are indicative market values based on the 24K spot price. Dealer buy/sell spreads, refining fees, and premiums will vary. This is not financial advice — always consult a qualified advisor for personalized guidance.
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What the karat number actually means (and why it drives the price per gram)
Gold is rarely used in its pure form in everyday objects. Pure gold — known as 24K — is extraordinarily soft. To make it durable enough for jewelry, coins, or industrial use, it is alloyed with metals such as silver, copper, or zinc. The karat number tells you how many parts out of 24 are pure gold.
The karat-to-purity conversion table
| Karat | Purity (%) | Fineness | Most Common Use | Gold Content per Gram |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | 99.9% | .999 | Bullion bars, investment coins | 1.000 g pure gold |
| 22kt | 91.6% | .916 | High-end jewelry, sovereigns | 0.916 g pure gold |
| 18K | 75.0% | .750 | Fine jewelry, watches | 0.750 g pure gold |
| 14K | 58.3% | .583 | US jewelry standard, rings | 0.583 g pure gold |
| 10K | 41.7% | .417 | Budget jewelry, clasps | 0.417 g pure gold |
The formula to derive any karat price from the 24K spot price is straightforward:
$$\text{Price per gram (Xk)} = \frac{\text{Spot price per troy oz}}{31.1035} \times \frac{X}{24}$$At a spot price of $4,990/oz, this gives you approximately $91.80/gram for 14K, $143.40/gram for 22kt, and $120.35/gram for 18K. The live calculator below handles this automatically.
💡 Investor Insight
When gold prices surge — as they have, rising over +59% in the past 12 months — every karat tier benefits proportionally. But physical gold's true value as a wealth-protection asset comes not from short-term price moves, but from its role as a multi-century store of value beyond any single currency's reach. Learn how to deploy this strategically in the complete investor's guide to why gold works.
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Live gold price calculator — 10K, 14K, 18K, 22kt, 24K per gram & per ounce
Enter your gold weight and select your unit. The calculator updates all karat prices instantly using today's gold spot price. Prices updated every minute.
Prices are indicative market values based on the 24K spot price. Dealer spreads and refining fees are not included. Refresh the page for the latest data.
Prices by weight unit — reference table (based on today's spot)
| Karat | Purity | Per Gram | Per Troy Oz | Per Kilo | Per Tola (11.66g) |
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📏 Gold value per pound & per kilo — reference figures
Beyond grams and ounces, many investors think in larger units. The gold price per pound depends on which pound you mean: a troy pound (12 troy oz = 373.24g) is worth approximately $56,580 at current spot prices, while a standard avoirdupois pound (16 oz = 453.59g) — the unit used in everyday US and UK commerce — gives a gold value per pound of roughly $68,830 at 24K purity. For larger positions, the price of one kilo of gold (1,000g) currently sits near $151,000 USD — or approximately £113,000 GBP at today's exchange rate, making the gold price in GBP per kilo one of the most tracked benchmarks for UK and European investors. Use the calculator above with the Kilograms unit and GBP currency to get the live figure for any karat.
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How to use the gold price per gram as a real investor — not just a seller
Knowing the gold price today per gram is not only useful when you're selling a necklace. Serious investors use per-gram pricing as a daily compass across several decisions.
1. Evaluating a jewelry purchase or inheritance
When a jeweler quotes you $800 for an 18K gold ring, compare it to the current melt value. If 18K gold is worth $120/gram and the ring weighs 5 grams, the melt value is $600. The difference (the premium) represents the craftsmanship, brand, and resale margin. Knowing today's 18K gold price per gram makes you an informed buyer — not a passive one.
2. Tracking scrap gold before selling
The 14k gold value per gram is the starting point for any scrap gold transaction. Reputable gold buyers typically pay 70–90% of melt value. If you know the current melt value per gram, you can instantly evaluate whether a dealer's offer is fair — or whether to wait for a higher spot price. With gold near $5,000/oz, now is a historically strong time to sell inherited pieces.
3. Building and tracking a physical gold position
For investors accumulating physical gold as a wealth anchor, tracking the current gold price per gram allows you to dollar-cost average intelligently. Buying gold bars or investment-grade coins denominated in grams (1g, 5g, 10g) is increasingly popular among European and Asian investors. The 24K spot price per gram is your baseline for all of these decisions.
"Physical gold is not an investment you watch for daily returns. It is a foundation against which all paper currencies depreciate over time. You measure its value in decades — but knowing today's per-gram price keeps you disciplined about entry points."
— Arnaud, Co-founder, GoldMiner.fr, 19 years in precious metals
4. Comparing gold and silver by weight
Investors who hold both metals often track the gold-to-silver ratio — how many grams of silver equal one gram of gold. When the ratio is historically high (above 80:1), silver tends to offer better relative value. The gold vs. silver investment comparison on GoldMiner.fr covers this dynamic in depth.
Best uses of per-gram pricing
- Evaluating jewelry melt value before buying or selling
- Benchmarking scrap gold dealer offers fairly
- Calculating the net worth of inherited gold pieces
- Dollar-cost averaging into small gold bar purchases
- Comparing 14K white gold vs. yellow gold value today
What per-gram pricing doesn't tell you
- Dealer spreads — buy and sell prices always differ
- Numismatic premiums on rare or collectible coins
- Long-term investment thesis (use a broader strategy)
- Tax implications of selling inherited pieces
- Refining fees for very small quantities of scrap
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22kt gold rate today — the most searched purity you're probably not tracking
Among all the karat searches, 22kt gold rate today is one of the fastest-growing queries — driven largely by jewelry buyers in South Asian and Middle Eastern markets where 22kt is the dominant standard for gold jewelry and gifting. In the US, 14K dominates jewelry, but internationally, 22kt gold is the benchmark.
At a spot price of $4,990/oz, the 22kt gold price per gram is approximately $147.15/gram — calculated as the 24K spot price multiplied by the 22/24 purity factor (91.6%). This means a standard 22kt gold bangle weighing 20 grams has a melt value of approximately $2,943 today.
| Gold Spot Price | 22kt per gram | 22kt per troy oz | 22kt per tola (11.66g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3,000/oz | $88.46/g | $2,749.50 | $1,031.34 |
| $4,000/oz | $117.95/g | $3,666.00 | $1,375.12 |
| $4,990/oz | $147.15/g | $4,574.84 | $1,715.77 |
| $6,000/oz | $176.93/g | $5,499.00 | $2,062.32 |
These figures update with every movement in the spot price. Bookmark this page and use the live calculator above to get the 22kt gold rate today at any moment.
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Conclusion: know your gold's value — then know what to do with it
The 14k gold price per gram today, the 22kt gold rate today, and the 18K gold value per gram are not just numbers for jewelry sellers. They are your real-time window into the value of one of humanity's oldest stores of wealth — now near all-time highs after gold's extraordinary 59% rise over the past year.
Three things to remember: first, the karat system is simply a fraction of 24 — mastering this formula gives you full price transparency for any gold piece. Second, per-gram pricing empowers you as a buyer, seller, and holder of physical gold. Third, knowing the melt value is just the starting point — the deeper opportunity lies in understanding how to deploy gold and gold mining stocks strategically as part of a wealth-protection portfolio.
For that next level, explore the Golden Opportunities guide — 300 pages of real-world precious metals strategy built by Arnaud and Olha from 19 years of experience since the 2007 crisis. Or discover the actively tracked Elite Portfolio of ~30 mining stocks, with full transparency and approximately 30% annual returns tracked monthly.
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10K · 14K · 18K · 22K · 24K
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Past performance does not guarantee future results. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Consult a qualified advisor for personalized guidance.
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Frequently asked questions — gold price per gram by karat
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What is the 14K gold price per gram today?
As of March 18, 2026, with a gold spot price near $4,990 per troy ounce, the 14K gold price per gram is approximately $91–$94 per gram. This is calculated by dividing the spot price by 31.1035 (grams per troy ounce) and multiplying by 0.583 (14K purity factor). The live calculator above gives you the most current figure. Note that dealers pay 70–90% of this melt value when buying scrap gold.
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What is the 22kt gold rate today per gram in the USA?
With gold at approximately $4,990/oz on March 18, 2026, the 22kt gold rate today per gram in the USA is approximately $147–$150 per gram. The 22kt purity factor is 91.6% (22 ÷ 24). This is the standard used in South Asian and Middle Eastern jewelry markets and is increasingly tracked by US investors as international gold demand surges. Use the live calculator on this page for the most precise current figure.
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What is the difference between 14K and 18K gold price per gram?
At today's spot price of ~$4,990/oz, 18K gold costs approximately $120/gram while 14K gold is approximately $92/gram — a difference of about $28 per gram. This gap widens as gold rises. The reason is simple: 18K contains 75% pure gold versus 58.3% for 14K. For investors buying physical gold, 18K and 22K offer higher gold density per gram, but investment-grade 24K bullion remains the purest form.
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How do I calculate the gold price per gram for any karat myself?
The formula is: divide the spot price per troy ounce by 31.1035 to get the 24K price per gram, then multiply by the karat fraction. For 14K: multiply by 14/24 (0.5833). For 22K: multiply by 22/24 (0.9167). For 18K: multiply by 18/24 (0.75). For 10K: multiply by 10/24 (0.4167). The live calculator on this page does this automatically for all five karats simultaneously, in five different weight units.
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Is the 14K gold price per gram the same as the scrap gold price?
No. The 14K gold price per gram shown here is the full melt value — what the gold content is worth at the current spot price. When selling scrap gold to a dealer, you will receive less: typically 70–90% of melt value, depending on the dealer, quantity, and current market conditions. Always compare multiple dealer offers and verify their buy price against today's melt value using this calculator before you sell.
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Why has the gold price per gram risen so much in 2025–2026?
Gold spot prices surged over +65% in 2025 and continued rising into 2026, driven by a combination of factors: record central bank gold purchases (863 tonnes in 2025 alone, per the World Gold Council), persistent inflation, currency devaluation concerns, and geopolitical instability. This directly lifted the value of every karat — meaning inherited jewelry, scrap gold, and investment pieces are all worth significantly more today than in 2023.
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How does GoldMiner.fr help investors beyond tracking the gold price per gram?
GoldMiner.fr, founded by Arnaud and Olha with 19 years of precious metals experience since 2007, goes far beyond price tracking. The platform offers a 300-page strategic guide (Golden Opportunities), a monthly-tracked Elite Portfolio of ~30 gold mining stocks with approximately 30% annual returns, and deep educational content on how to build a complete precious metals strategy — from physical gold bars to mining equities. If you want to turn today's gold price into a long-term wealth strategy, explore GoldMiner.fr →
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What is the gold price per pound, per kilo, and in GBP today?
Three key reference figures at current spot prices (~$4,700/oz in March 2026):
- Gold value per pound (troy, 12 oz): ~$56,400 USD — the standard used in precious metals trading.
- Gold price per pound (av, 16 oz): ~$68,600 USD — the everyday pound used in the US and UK.
- Price of one kilo of gold (1,000g): ~$151,100 USD · ~£113,000 GBP · ~€130,800 EUR.
- Gold price in GBP per troy ounce: ~£3,520 — tracked daily by UK investors and the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).
All figures update live in the calculator above — select Kilograms or Troy Ounces as unit, and GBP as currency for the sterling equivalent. For a full strategic view of gold in GBP and multi-currency wealth protection, see the Golden Opportunities guide.