24K Gold Price per Gram Today
Gold spot: $4,195.60/oz · Updated Oct 10, 2026, 2:00 AM ET
About 24K gold
24k is pure gold, sold as .999 or .9999 fine. It is too soft for most Western jewelry but is the standard for bullion bars and many coins, and is popular for jewelry in China and parts of Asia.
Where you will find it
- Bullion bars and rounds
- Coins such as the Canadian Maple Leaf and American Buffalo
- Pure gold jewelry popular in Asia
Stamps to look for
What common 24K items are worth
Weights are typical examples; real pieces vary widely. Weigh yours and use the calculator below.
| Item | Typical weight | Melt value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gram bar | ~1 g | $134.76 |
| 5 gram bar | ~5 g | $673.78 |
| 10 gram bar | ~10 g | $1,347.57 |
| 1 troy ounce bar or coin | ~31.1 g | $4,190.94 |
| 100 gram bar | ~100 g | $13,475.68 |
24K gold calculator
Melt value is the gold content at today's spot price. Buyers usually pay less to cover refining and profit.
24K gold value by weight
| Weight | Melt value | At 80% dealer offer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 g | $134.76 | $107.81 |
| 2 g | $269.51 | $215.61 |
| 5 g | $673.78 | $539.03 |
| 10 g | $1,347.57 | $1,078.05 |
| 20 g | $2,695.14 | $2,156.11 |
| 50 g | $6,737.84 | $5,390.27 |
| 100 g | $13,475.68 | $10,780.54 |
Watch for plated-gold marks
If a karat stamp appears next to any of these marks, the item has only a thin gold layer and is worth far less than its weight suggests:
- GP (gold plated)
- GE / EP (electroplated)
- HGE / HGP (heavy gold electroplate)
- RGP (rolled gold plate)
- GF (gold filled)
- Vermeil
Other karats
| Karat | Per gram | Per dwt | Per troy oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10K gold | $56.20 | $87.41 | $1,748.17 |
| 14K gold | $78.69 | $122.37 | $2,447.43 |
| 18K gold | $101.17 | $157.34 | $3,146.70 |
| 22K gold | $123.65 | $192.30 | $3,845.97 |
| 24K gold | $134.76 | $209.57 | $4,191.40 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is 24k gold worth per gram today?
At the latest spot price, 24K gold is worth about $134.76 per gram in melt value. The price above refreshes every hour.
How is the 24k gold price per gram calculated?
Spot price per troy ounce ÷ 31.1035 gives the price of pure gold per gram. Multiply by 0.9990, because 24K gold is 99.9% gold.
Is 24k gold 100% pure?
Practically, yes. Bullion is refined to 99.9% (.999) or 99.99% (.9999). This calculator values 24k at 99.9%.
Why is 24k gold rarely used for rings?
Pure gold is very soft and scratches and bends easily, so rings and chains are usually made from 14k or 18k alloys that are much harder.