Gold price today
$3,885.92 per troy ounce
Spot price from gold-api.com, 13 Nov 2026, 14:03 UTC.
The spot price is the price for immediate delivery of one troy ounce (31.1 grams) of pure gold in US dollars on the wholesale market. Jewellery and coins cost more: see below.
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Gold price per gram, tola and kilogram
| Amount of pure gold | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1 troy ounce | $3,885.92 |
| 1 gram | $124.94 |
| 10 grams | $1,249.35 |
| 1 tola | $1,457.22 |
| 1 kilogram | $124,935.23 |
Gold price by karat
Karat measures purity: 24 karat is pure gold, 22 karat is 22 parts gold in 24. Lower karat means less gold, so a lower price for the same weight.
| Purity | Per gram | Per tola (11.66 g) | Per 10 grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 karat (99.9%) | $124.81 | $1,455.76 | $1,248.10 |
| 22 karat (91.7%) | $114.52 | $1,335.78 | $1,145.24 |
| 21 karat (87.5%) | $109.32 | $1,275.07 | $1,093.18 |
| 18 karat (75%) | $93.70 | $1,092.91 | $937.01 |
| 14 karat (58.5%) | $72.88 | $850.04 | $728.79 |
What is the gold spot price?
The spot price is what large traders pay for gold to be delivered now, quoted in US dollars per troy ounce. It moves almost around the clock on weekdays as markets in Asia, London and New York take turns. It is a reference: you will rarely buy or sell at exactly the spot price yourself.
Why your jeweller's price is higher
Shops add a premium on top of spot: making charges for jewellery, minting costs for coins and bars, their margin, and local taxes. Prices in your currency also move with the exchange rate against the US dollar, so the local price can change even when the dollar price does not.
What moves the price of gold?
- Interest rates. Gold pays no interest, so when rates rise, holding it costs more in missed interest and the price often falls. When rates fall, gold often rises.
- The US dollar. Gold is priced in dollars. A weaker dollar usually means a higher gold price, and the other way round.
- Fear and uncertainty. Wars, crises and market crashes push investors toward gold as a safe place to hold value.
- Central banks. Many central banks buy gold for their reserves; heavy buying supports the price.
- Inflation. Gold is widely seen as protection against money losing value, though the link is weaker over short periods.
Troy ounces, grams and tolas
Precious metals are weighed in troy ounces: one troy ounce is 31.1035 grams, about 10% heavier than an ordinary ounce. In South Asia and the Gulf, gold is often sold by the tola, which is 11.6638 grams, or by 10 grams. The tables above convert the spot price into each of these.
Tokenized gold (XAUT and PAXG)
Tether Gold (XAUT) and Paxos Gold (PAXG) are crypto tokens each backed by one troy ounce of physical gold held in a vault. They trade on crypto exchanges 24/7, so their price follows gold closely, including at weekends when the main gold market is closed. They carry the risk of the company that holds the gold. You can follow Tether Gold on our live gold chart and test your own gold predictions there.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of gold today?
Gold is trading at about $3,885.92 per troy ounce (13 Nov 2026, 14:03 UTC).
How much is 1 gram of 24 karat gold?
About $124.81 at today's spot price, before any shop premium.
How much is 1 tola of gold?
One tola (11.6638 g) of 24 karat gold is about $1,455.76 at spot.
Why is gold sold at a higher price in shops?
Shops add making charges, their margin and taxes on top of the spot price, and convert from US dollars at their exchange rate.
Is gold a good investment?
We can't tell you that: this site does not give financial advice. Gold has protected value over long periods but can fall for years at a time. Think about your own situation, or ask a licensed adviser.