Gold Price Live — Per Ounce, Gram and Kilo
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Chart shows daily settlement prices of front-month COMEX gold futures, which usually run a little above spot. Dashed red line marks the record close. Hover or drag across the chart to read any day.
In our testing, the live spot feed on this page and the most-watched futures contract were about $1 an ounce apart, with futures lower. Futures usually trade a little higher because they build in the cost of holding gold until the delivery month. We found that this gap alone explains most "why doesn't your price match" questions. If a buyer's quote seems off, ask which price they're using and what time it was taken.
Gold is trading around $3,888 an ounce — 26.9% below the record futures close of $5,318 set on January 29, 2026, and 7.3% lower than a year ago. Below you'll find the live spot price per troy ounce and per gram, an interactive chart, a calculator for what your jewelry is actually worth, and the true cost of buying a coin once dealer premiums are counted.
Key Answers About Today's Gold Price
Most people searching the gold price want one of three things: today's number, what their gold is worth, or whether now is a good time to buy. Short answers first.
Spot gold is about $3,888 per troy ounce. The board below refreshes every minute while markets are open. On weekends and holidays it shows Friday's last trade.
Divide the ounce price by 31.1035 — a troy ounce is heavier than the kitchen ounce. That puts pure 24-karat gold near $125 a gram. Most American jewelry is 14 karat, which is 58.5% gold, so its metal is worth a bit over half that.
Some sites show the spot price, others show the futures contract for the next delivery month, which usually trades a few dollars higher. Feeds also update at different moments. Dealers then quote a "bid" (what they'll pay) below spot and an "ask" (what they charge) above it.
No. Gold futures closed at a record $5,318.40 on January 29, 2026, then fell as low as $3,885 on November 12, 2026. Spot gold is now 26.9% below that peak and 7.3% lower than a year ago.
Start with melt value — weight × purity × spot — then ask each buyer what percentage of melt they're offering. Offers vary widely between coin shops, jewelers, pawn shops and mail-in buyers, so get at least three quotes in writing before you sell.
Usually, on any profit. The IRS treats physical gold as a collectible, so long-term gains can be taxed at up to 28% — higher than the top rate on stocks. Keep your purchase receipts.
Slow down. Gold IRAs must use an IRS-approved custodian and depository — you can't keep the coins at home — and setup, storage and markup fees can be steep. Ask for every fee in writing and compare the coin's price with a regular dealer's.
It's a scam, every time. Callers posing as the government, your bank or tech support tell victims to buy gold bars and hand them to a courier for "safekeeping." Hang up, call your bank using the number on your card, and report it.
Live Gold Price by Weight and Karat
Melt value of the gold content only, at today's spot price. Jewelry stamped 585 is 14k; 750 is 18k; 916 is 22k; 417 is 10k.
| Weight | 24k (99.9%) | 22k (91.7%) | 18k (75%) | 14k (58.5%) | 10k (41.7%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | $124.86 | $114.58 | $93.74 | $73.12 | $52.12 |
| 1 pennyweight (dwt) | $194.19 | $178.19 | $145.78 | $113.71 | $81.06 |
| 1 tola | $1,456.39 | $1,336.41 | $1,093.39 | $852.84 | $607.92 |
| 10 grams | $1,248.64 | $1,145.78 | $937.42 | $731.19 | $521.21 |
| 1 troy ounce | $3,883.71 | $3,563.76 | $2,915.70 | $2,274.25 | $1,621.13 |
| 1 kilogram | $124,864 | $114,578 | $93,742 | $73,119 | $52,121 |
Gold Value and Buying Cost Calculators
Both calculators use the live spot price above. Change any number to match your piece or your dealer's quote.
Where to Buy or Sell Gold — and What Each Costs You
The spread between what you pay and what you're paid back is the real cost of owning gold. Here's how the usual places compare.
| Where | Best for | Pricing | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online bullion dealer | Buying coins and bars | Often the lowest premiums; prices posted openly | Shipping, insurance and payment-method surcharges |
| Local coin shop | Buying and selling in person | Competitive; posted buy and sell prices | Compare two shops before selling |
| Warehouse club | Members buying a single bar or coin | Competitive when in stock | Purchase limits; won't buy it back |
| Jeweler | Selling jewelry with design value | Varies widely | Scrap offers may ignore resale value |
| Pawn shop | Quick cash today | Often well below melt | Ask for the percentage of melt in writing |
| Mail-in gold buyer | Convenience | Can be the lowest offers | Short return windows; photograph and weigh before mailing |
| Gold IRA company | Retirement account holdings | Markups and yearly fees vary widely | High-pressure sales; get every fee in writing |
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What to Do in Your Situation
The script varies — a frozen computer, a "fraud alert" from your bank, a federal agent saying your identity was used in a crime — but the ending is the same: buy gold or pull cash, then hand it to a courier or put it somewhere "safe." The FBI documented more than 1,700 courier pickups of cash or gold nationwide from 2023 to mid-2025, with losses above $186 million, and nearly all the victims were over 60. Hang up, don't let anyone into your home, and call a family member and your bank.
Sort it before anyone weighs it: signed designer pieces, antique settings and gemstones can be worth far more than their gold. For plain gold, separate by karat stamp, weigh each group in grams on a kitchen scale, and run the numbers above so you know the melt value before you walk in. Ask every buyer for their offer as a percentage of melt — and never let pieces leave your sight while they're being tested.
An IRA can hold certain coins and bars — generally .995 fine or better, plus American Gold Eagles — but only through a qualified custodian with approved storage; taking possession at home can make the holding a taxable distribution. Ask for the coin's markup over spot, the annual custodian and storage fees, and the buyback terms. Compare the same coin's price at an ordinary dealer before you sign anything.
Smaller pieces carry much higher premiums per ounce than a full ounce, so a tenth-ounce coin can cost noticeably more than one-tenth the price of an ounce. Use the buying calculator above with the dealer's actual price to see the markup. Keep the receipt with the coin — it establishes the cost basis when it's eventually sold.
U.K. dealers such as Bullion By Post quote in British pounds, and investment gold is VAT-exempt in the U.K. — so their prices won't match a U.S. dealer's even after you convert currency. For U.S. buyers, add international shipping, insurance and any customs brokerage fees before comparing. A domestic dealer is usually simpler for small purchases.
Profits on physical gold held more than a year can be taxed at up to 28% as a collectible. Dealers must file Form 8300 when they receive more than $10,000 in cash in a transaction, and certain bullion sales are reported to the IRS on Form 1099-B. Neither is a problem — but keep records of what you paid, and talk with a tax professional before a big sale.
The live spot price comes from a public market-data feed and refreshes about every minute; the chart uses daily settlement prices for front-month COMEX gold futures. Prices are for information only and are not offers to buy or sell. Dealer premiums and buyback spreads in the calculator are example inputs, not quotes. Tax rules summarized here are general; consult a tax professional about your situation. Scam statistics come from FBI public alerts. This page is independent and not affiliated with any dealer, IRA company or price service named.
Key sources: FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center · Internal Revenue Service · CME Group (COMEX) · U.S. Mint