GoldSignal
Gold price today
Live spot gold, updated hourly — per gram and per troy ounce, with 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K breakdowns. Free, no sign-up.
| Karat | Purity | Price per gram |
|---|---|---|
| 24K | 99.9% | … |
| 22K | 91.7% | … |
| 21K | 87.5% | … |
| 18K | 75.0% | … |
Gold price FAQ
What is the gold price today?
The price above is the global spot price of gold converted to your selected currency, refreshed every hour. Spot gold trades nearly around the clock on global markets, so the price moves continuously — for minute-by-minute prices, a home-screen widget and price alerts, get the GoldSignal app.
Why is 24K gold more expensive than 22K or 18K?
Karat measures purity. 24K is pure gold; 22K is about 91.7% gold, 21K is 87.5% and 18K is 75%. Price per gram scales with purity — 18K costs three quarters of the 24K price. Jewelers add a making charge on top of the metal value.
What moves the price of gold?
The biggest drivers are US interest rates and the strength of the dollar, inflation expectations, central-bank buying, and safe-haven demand during geopolitical or financial stress. Physical jewelry and investment demand — especially from India and China — also move the market. The GoldSignal app includes a daily AI "Today's Move" card that explains each day's price action in plain language.
Is gold quoted per gram or per ounce?
Global markets quote gold per troy ounce (31.1035 grams), while jewelers and most retail buyers work in grams. This page shows both, and the app converts between grams, ounces and every common karat automatically.
Is now a good time to buy gold?
No one can time the market, but you can buy smarter: watch the trend on a price chart, set an alert at your target price instead of checking constantly, and compare the jeweler's quote against the live spot price per gram for the karat you're buying. GoldSignal does all three for free.