Global Gold Price Today — How to Read This Table
The table above shows today's international gold spot price expressed in US dollars — the common denominator used by bullion banks, COMEX futures traders, and central banks when they mark reserves to market. Every local quote on GoldPriceTracer starts from this benchmark before currency conversion and regional premiums are applied.
At current feed levels, pure 24K gold trades near — per gram and about — per troy ounce. Those two figures describe the same metal in different units: one troy ounce equals 31.1034768 grams, which is why ounce prices look roughly thirty-one times larger than gram prices for the same purity.
What Each Karat Row Means
Gold purity is measured in karats. The 24K row is 99.99% fine gold — the reference for investment bars and spot benchmarks. Lower rows scale by alloy content:
- 22K (916) — 91.67% gold, widely used for jewellery in India, Bangladesh, and the Gulf.
- 21K (875) — 87.5% gold, common in select Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian designs.
- 18K (750) — 75% gold, standard for durable Western fine jewellery.
Each row in the table applies the same spot feed multiplied by the karat purity factor. A 22K gram price is not an arbitrary discount — it reflects less fine gold per gram. When jewellers quote "making charges" on top, that is separate from the metal value shown here.
Gram, Tola, and Ounce Columns
Buyers think in different weight units depending on region. South Asian markets often price by tola (11.664 grams) or vori on country pages; international bullion uses troy ounces; small bars and coins are sold by the gram.
Our global table converts the same USD spot into all three so you can compare without manual math. For custom weights — half a gram, 50 grams, or 5 tolas — use the gold price calculator or the weight converter.
From Global USD to Local Currency
The USD table is the world reference, but most shoppers pay in rupees, dirhams, taka, or pounds. Local rates equal the global spot multiplied by the live exchange rate, then adjusted for import duty, VAT, and dealer premium where applicable.
Scroll to the country grid below or open dedicated pages for India, UAE, Bangladesh, USA, and UK to see gold priced in native currency with regional units. Retail estimates where shown help bridge the gap between spot conversion and shop-window quotes.
Why Today's Gold Price Moves
Spot gold updates throughout the trading day as orders flow through London, New York, and Asian sessions. Key drivers in 2026 include central bank reserve buying, inflation expectations, US dollar swings, and ETF inflows. Geopolitical headlines can spike safe-haven demand within hours.
Because prices refresh from third-party feeds, the table may change between visits. For trend context rather than a single snapshot, explore gold price history, the all-time high record, and analysis in why gold prices are rising in 2026.
Using This Page for Decisions
Investors reference the global USD table before buying ETFs, futures, or unallocated vault products denominated in dollars. Jewellery buyers use it to sanity-check whether a local quote is reasonable relative to international metal value. Exporters and importers use it to hedge invoice timing.
GoldPriceTracer does not replace a dealer quote — retail spreads, making charges, and taxes vary. Treat this page as an independent benchmark you can cite in negotiations. For deeper research, browse our gold statistics hub, best countries to buy gold guide, and how central banks influence gold prices.
Data is for informational purposes only and may be delayed. Always confirm final transaction prices with your bullion dealer, jeweller, or broker before buying or selling.
