132.50 USD / 1g
- 5g
- 662.52
- 10g
- 1,325.04
- 100g
- 13,250.38
- oz
- 4,121.33
Gold Price in United States Today (USD)
XAU / USD132.50 USD
24K / 1g1 gram of 24K gold = 132.50 USD in United States today at the indicative mid-market spot rate.
- 24K / 1g
- 132.50 USD
- 22K / 1g
- 121.47 USD
- 21K / 1g
- 115.94 USD
- 18K / 1g
- 99.38 USD
- 24K troy ounce
- 4,121.33 USD
- XAU / USD
- $4,121.33
Live price Today in United States, the indicative spot equivalent for 1 gram of pure 24K gold is 132.50 USD. 22K is 121.47 USD/g, 21K is 115.94 USD/g and 18K is 99.38 USD/g. Retail quotes may be higher after tax, dealer premium and making charges.
Gold price table — United States
All prices in USD (US Dollar). Calculated from XAU/USD spot × USD-to-local cross rate, multiplied by karat purity.
121.47 USD / 1g
- 5g
- 607.33
- 10g
- 1,214.66
- 100g
- 12,146.63
- oz
- 3,778.02
115.94 USD / 1g
- 5g
- 579.70
- 10g
- 1,159.41
- 100g
- 11,594.09
- oz
- 3,606.16
99.38 USD / 1g
- 5g
- 496.89
- 10g
- 993.78
- 100g
- 9,937.79
- oz
- 3,091.00
77.29 USD / 1g
- 5g
- 386.45
- 10g
- 772.89
- 100g
- 7,728.95
- oz
- 2,403.97
| Karat | Purity | Per 1g | Per 5g | Per 10g | Per 100g | Per oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | 100.00% | 132.50 USD | 662.52 | 1,325.04 | 13,250.38 | 4,121.33 |
| 22K | 91.67% | 121.47 USD | 607.33 | 1,214.66 | 12,146.63 | 3,778.02 |
| 21K | 87.50% | 115.94 USD | 579.70 | 1,159.41 | 11,594.09 | 3,606.16 |
| 18K | 75.00% | 99.38 USD | 496.89 | 993.78 | 9,937.79 | 3,091.00 |
| 14K | 58.33% | 77.29 USD | 386.45 | 772.89 | 7,728.95 | 2,403.97 |
Rate source and freshness XAU/USD spot: $4,121.33/oz · FX feed: open.er-api.com · Updated UTC: 2026-11-05 09:17
How is the gold price computed for this country?
Live XAU/USD spot (refreshed hourly) divided by 31.1035 grams per troy ounce, then multiplied by the live USD-to-local FX rate. Karat levels apply the standard purity factors.
Start with XAU/USD
We use the international 24K gold spot benchmark quoted per troy ounce in US dollars.
Convert to local currency
The ounce price is multiplied by the current USD-to-local mid-market exchange rate.
Apply weight and purity
We divide by 31.1035 for grams, then apply the standard purity factor for each karat.
Formula:
XAU/USD → gram → USD → karat
(XAU/USD ÷ 31.1035) × USD/USD × purity
Karat reference — what does 24K, 22K, 18K actually mean?
Karat = gold purity in 24ths. The rest is alloy for hardness.
| Karat | Purity | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 24K | 99.99% | Investment-grade bullion. Soft, ductile, wears easily — used for bars, coins, and high-end ceremonial jewellery in the GCC. |
| 22K | 91.67% | Most popular jewellery grade in the GCC, India and Pakistan. Excellent gold-to-durability balance. |
| 21K | 87.50% | Saudi Arabia and Egypt jewellery default. Slightly harder than 22K, retains a deep yellow colour. |
| 18K | 75.00% | Western jewellery standard (Italy, France, Switzerland, US fine jewellery). Sturdy, holds gemstones well. |
| 14K | 58.33% | US mass-market jewellery default. Hardest, most affordable, lighter yellow tone. |
What moves the gold price in 2026?
Globally: central-bank reserve buying (1,100+ tonnes in 2024, ongoing in 2025–26), Fed rate-cut expectations, real US yields, dollar strength, and geopolitical risk premia. Locally: the country's currency strength against the dollar amplifies or muffles the move. When the local currency weakens, gold becomes more expensive in local terms even if the dollar price is flat.
Buying-tip: When buying jewellery in United States, weigh the piece on a calibrated scale and verify its hallmark. First calculate the metal value (weight × the relevant per-gram karat price), then add the applicable local tax, dealer premium and making charge. Ask for each component on the invoice.
Trading XAU/USD as a forex CFD
Beyond physical jewellery and coins, gold is also a major forex CFD — XAU/USD is the most-traded commodity pair worldwide. You can take long or short positions with leverage on regulated brokers (XM, HFM, FXTM, Pepperstone). This is a derivative, not physical bullion — you settle in cash, not metal. Read our Gold Trading guide for risk-management essentials before opening a position.
FAQ — answered for this country
Common questions about today's gold price in United States.
Today, the indicative international spot equivalent for 1 gram of pure 24K gold in United States is 132.50 USD. 22K is around 91.67% of that. A retail quote may add tax, dealer premium and making charges.
Jewellery retailers add labour, design or brand premiums and applicable local tax to the spot metal value. The exact treatment varies by country and product. Our number is the pure-metal spot equivalent, so use the final itemised invoice when comparing retailers.
We can't give investment advice. What we can do is point at the structural drivers: central-bank reserve buying remains strong in 2026, the Fed's rate-cut cycle is supportive, and geopolitical risk premia stay elevated — all of which historically support gold. Counter-arguments: gold is already at multi-year highs; a hawkish Fed surprise or a strong dollar move would compress these gains. Speak to a licensed financial advisor before deploying significant capital.
Through any regulated international forex broker that accepts clients from your country. XM, HFM, Pepperstone and FXTM all offer XAU/USD as a CFD with leverage from $5–$100 minimum deposits. For local physical bullion (bars and coins), check the central-bank-licensed dealer list in your jurisdiction.