Live · May 31, 2026

Gold Price per Ounce in US Dollar

$4,539.72

$0.06(0.00%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current gold price per ounce?

The live gold spot price is updated every minute from global market data and is shown in USD by default. You can switch to EUR, GBP, JPY, CHF, CNY, CAD, AUD, INR or RUB on any metal page.

How is the gold price calculated?

Spot prices reflect the cost of one troy ounce of pure 24-karat gold on major exchanges including COMEX and the London Bullion Market (LBMA).

What is a troy ounce?

A troy ounce equals 31.1034768 grams — slightly heavier than the standard avoirdupois ounce used for most goods. Precious metals are always priced per troy ounce.

Why are there different karat prices?

Pure gold is 24k. 18k gold is 75% pure, 14k is 58.3% pure, and so on. Lower-karat gold is alloyed with other metals for durability and is priced proportionally to its gold content.