Gold price · 24k · 99.9% pure
24k gold price per gram today
24k gold is pure gold, and it is what the spot price itself measures. This page shows what a gram of it is worth right now, along with the price per pennyweight and per ounce.
- 24k per gram $138.05 melt value
- Per pennyweight $214.70 1.555 grams
- Per troy ounce $4,293.95 31.1 grams of 24k
- Gold spot $4,298.25 pure, per troy ounce
Prices as of September 15, 2026. Updating to the live gold price…
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Gold price per gram by purity
Melt value of each common purity at today’s spot price. The 24k row is highlighted.
| Purity | Stamp | Per gram | Per dwt | Per troy oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24k | 999 or 24K | $138.05 | $214.70 | $4,293.95 |
| 22k | 916 or 22K | $126.68 | $197.00 | $3,940.06 |
| 18k | 750 or 18K | $103.64 | $161.18 | $3,223.69 |
| 14k | 585 or 14K | $80.61 | $125.37 | $2,507.31 |
| 10k | 417 or 10K | $57.58 | $89.55 | $1,790.94 |
What common weights of 24k are worth
| Weight | Pure gold | Melt value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | 1.00 g | $138.05 |
| 2 grams | 2.00 g | $276.11 |
| 5 grams | 5.00 g | $690.27 |
| 10 grams | 9.99 g | $1,380.54 |
| 20 grams | 19.98 g | $2,761.08 |
| 1 pennyweight | 1.55 g | $214.70 |
| 10 pennyweight | 15.54 g | $2,146.98 |
| 1 troy ounce | 31.07 g | $4,293.95 |
How the 24k price is worked out
24k gold is 99.9% pure gold by weight, and the rest is other metals such as copper, silver and zinc. So one gram of 24k contains 0.999 grams of pure gold, and its melt value is that amount times the live spot price per gram. The other metals in the alloy aren’t counted, because buyers don’t pay for them.
Where you find 24k gold
Most gold bars and many bullion coins are 24k, including the Canadian Maple Leaf and the American Gold Buffalo. 24k jewelry is popular in China and Southeast Asia. It is rare in American jewelry because pure gold is soft and scratches and bends easily.
999 versus 9999
24k covers gold that is 99.9% pure (stamped 999) and 99.99% pure (9999). The difference is 0.09%, which is worth very little on a single piece. This page uses 99.9%, the more conservative figure.
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24k gold price per gram — FAQ
How much is 1 gram of 24k gold worth?
One gram of 24k gold is worth 99.9% of the spot price of a gram of pure gold. The live figure at the top of this page does that math with today’s price. That is its melt value; what you are offered when you sell will be lower.
What does 24k gold look like stamped?
24k gold is usually stamped 999 or 24K. Look inside ring bands, on clasps and near the ends of chains. A stamp is a claim, not a guarantee, so a buyer will still test the piece.
Is 24k gold the same as pure gold?
Yes, for practical purposes. 24k gold is at least 99.9% gold. Refiners can’t produce gold that is 100% pure, so bars are sold as 999 or 9999 fine.
How much will a buyer actually pay for 24k gold?
Less than melt value. Pawn shops and jewelry stores often offer somewhere around 50% to 80% of melt, because they resell to a refiner and keep a margin. Refiners and mail-in buyers that pay by assay usually pay more, often 80% to 95% or better on larger lots. Get the weight and purity yourself first, so you know what the metal is worth before you hear an offer.
How do I weigh jewelry at home?
Use a kitchen or jewelry scale that reads to at least 0.1 gram, and weigh each purity separately, since a 10k chain and an 18k ring are worth very different amounts per gram. Stones, clasps made of other metals and hollow parts filled with resin add weight but no gold, so the melt value of set pieces is lower than the gross weight suggests.