Live Gold Price
Spot gold and silver prices per troy ounce and per gram, in your currency.
This live gold price tool shows the current spot price of gold and silver, given both per troy ounce and per gram, converted into the currency you choose. It is the quick reference for anyone tracking bullion, valuing inherited jewellery in rough terms, or simply following where the market sits today.
Be clear on what a spot price is. It is the going market rate for immediate delivery of pure metal, and it is shown here for information only. It is not an offer to buy or sell, and it is not what a shop will pay you or charge you. Dealers work around the spot price, so the real world number is always different.
Two ideas make the figures make sense. Precious metals are priced by the troy ounce, which is about 31.1 grams and heavier than the everyday ounce, so the per-gram value is simply the ounce price divided by 31.1. And retail prices sit either side of spot: you buy above it and sell below it, because dealers add a premium for coins, bars and craftsmanship, and take a margin when buying back.
How to check the gold price
- Open the page. The current spot gold and silver prices load automatically.
- Choose your currency from the list.
- Read the price per troy ounce and the equivalent per gram.
- Compare gold and silver side by side.
- Reload later to see the updated spot price.
What this gold price tool shows
The tool displays the current spot price of both gold and silver, quoted per troy ounce and per gram, and converted into whichever currency you pick. Seeing the two metals side by side and in the units you actually think in, grams as well as ounces, makes it easy to get a quick read on the market without any mental arithmetic.
It's aimed at everyday reference rather than trading: keeping an eye on where bullion sits, getting a rough sense of what a gold item might be worth by weight, or following silver alongside gold. It answers the simple question, what is gold worth right now, and shows its working by giving both the ounce and gram figures.
Troy ounce, and why retail differs from spot
Gold and silver are quoted per troy ounce, roughly 31.1 grams, which is heavier than the standard ounce used for food. That is why the per-gram figure looks small next to the ounce price: divide the ounce price by about 31.1 and you have the gram value shown here.
Spot is the wholesale price of pure metal for immediate delivery. When you buy a coin or bar, you pay spot plus a premium that covers minting, the dealer's margin and demand for that product. When you sell, you typically get a little under spot. Jewellery is different again, priced for its design and brand, not just its metal content. So use this figure to understand the market, and expect any real quote to sit above or below it.
What a spot price actually means
The spot price is the current wholesale rate to buy or sell pure metal for immediate settlement, the benchmark the whole precious-metals market references. It assumes fine, standard-purity metal in bulk, which is why it's a clean reference point but not a price any individual buyer or seller is offered in the shop.
Crucially, spot is shown here for information only. It is not an offer, not a quote, and not a promise of what you can transact at. Think of it as the fair midpoint everyone works around: dealers set their buy and sell prices relative to spot, and knowing the spot number is what lets you judge whether their offer is reasonable.
Where the price comes from and how often it updates
The figures are fetched from a free price API and reflect a recent spot reading rather than a live, ticking market feed. When you open the page the latest available values load automatically, and reloading fetches a fresh reading, so a quick refresh is how you check for movement through the day.
Because it's a periodic reference rather than a real-time trading terminal, small differences from a live exchange screen are normal, precious-metal prices move continuously during market hours. For following the trend and getting a dependable sense of the current level it's ideal; for executing a trade to the exact second you'd use a broker's live platform.
Reading it in your own currency
Spot gold and silver are quoted internationally in US dollars, but this tool converts the figures into the currency you select, so you can read the price per ounce and per gram directly in the money you use day to day without doing a separate conversion.
That's especially handy for valuing something local, roughly estimating what a gram of gold is worth in your currency, or comparing a dealer's quote at home against the international benchmark. Keep in mind the converted number carries the usual exchange-rate caveat: it reflects the currency rate applied to the dollar spot price, which itself shifts as both metal and currency markets move.
Sensible ways to use these figures
Common uses are tracking where gold and silver sit before buying or selling, getting a ballpark value for inherited or scrap jewellery by its weight, and following the market out of interest or as part of watching wider economic news. Comparing gold and silver together also gives a feel for how the two metals are moving relative to each other.
The most valuable use is as a yardstick. Before you accept a dealer's buy or sell price, check spot here first: a fair coin or bar sells for spot plus a reasonable premium, and a fair buy-back sits a little under spot. If an offer strays a long way from the spot figure once you account for a normal premium, that's your cue to ask why or shop around.
Limits and an honest caution
This is an information tool, not a dealer, a broker or financial advice. It won't sell you metal, won't lock in a price, and can't tell you whether to buy or sell, and because it shows a recent reading rather than a live tick, it isn't the exact price for a time-sensitive transaction. Treat it as a reliable reference, not a trading feed.
Remember too that the number is the value of pure metal only. Real coins, bars and especially jewellery carry premiums for minting, craftsmanship, brand and demand, and buy-backs come in under spot, so the amount you actually pay or receive will differ. Used to understand the market and to sense-check quotes, it's genuinely useful; used as a promised transaction price, it isn't meant for that.
Frequently asked questions
Is this gold price tool free?
Yes, free with no account. Check the live gold and silver spot prices as often as you like.
Is this the price I can buy or sell gold at?
No. It is the spot price, shown for information only. Dealers add a premium when selling and take a margin when buying, so the price you actually get will differ.
What is a troy ounce?
It is the unit used for precious metals, about 31.1 grams, which is heavier than the standard ounce. The per-gram price here is the troy-ounce price divided by roughly 31.1.
Can I see the price in my own currency?
Yes. Choose your currency and both the per-ounce and per-gram figures are shown in it, so you do not have to convert from US dollars yourself.
How often does the price update?
It reflects a recent spot reading rather than a live tick. Reload the page to fetch the latest value. Treat it as a close reference, not a trading feed.
Why is a jeweller's price so different from spot?
Jewellery is priced for its craftsmanship, brand and design, not only its metal content. Coins and bars also carry a premium over spot. Spot is just the value of the pure metal itself.