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Today's value of 1 gram of gold, by karat.
| Purity | Value (1 Gram) | Per Gram |
|---|---|---|
| 24K Gold (99.99%) | $ 130.22 | $ 130.22 |
| 22K Gold (91.60%) | $ 119.29 | $ 119.29 |
| 21K Gold (87.50%) | $ 113.95 | $ 113.95 |
| 18K Gold (75.00%) | $ 97.67 | $ 97.67 |
This page shows what 1 gram of gold is worth at the current spot price, broken down by karat purity. Gold is traded internationally per troy ounce, so the value of any weight is calculated by converting to grams (1.00 g here), dividing by 31.1035 grams per ounce, and multiplying by the live price and the karat purity.
These are raw metal values and exclude dealer premiums, making charges, and taxes. For local-currency pricing see our gold prices by country, or convert any custom amount with the gold converter. Nothing here is financial advice — see our disclaimer.
A single gram is where most people start with physical gold. Mints sell 1 g minted bars sealed in tamper-evident assay cards, and jewelers use the per-gram rate as the base price for chains and small pieces. It is also the unit gold savings schemes and digital-gold apps credit in.
The trade-off at this size is premium: minting, packaging, and dealer margin are fixed costs, so a 1 g bar often sells 15–30% above its metal value — proportionally the highest premium of any common size. That makes 1 g pieces better as gifts and habit-builders than as cost-efficient investment.
The gram is the most widely used unit for gold worldwide and the natural choice for jewelry and small bars. Pricing per gram makes it easy to compare pieces of different sizes, so most everyday purchases — chains, rings, and small coins — are quoted this way. Smaller amounts like 1g, 2g, and 5g are popular as affordable gifts and as a first step into gold saving.
In practical terms, 1 gram of gold is roughly enough for small pendants, thin chains, and gram coins.
1 Gram of gold weighs 1.00 g. At the current 24K spot price of $ 4,050.70 per troy ounce, pure gold is $ 130.23 per gram — so 1 Gram of 24K gold is worth 1.00 × $ 130.23 = $ 130.22. In 22K (91.6% pure) the same weight is worth $ 119.29.
At the current gold spot price, 1 gram of pure 24K gold is worth about $ 130.22. Lower karats are worth proportionally less, as shown in the table.
24K is pure gold. 22K is about 91.6% gold and 18K is 75%, so the same weight in a lower karat is worth less by that proportion.
No. These figures reflect the raw metal value at the spot price. Retail and jewelry prices add premiums, making charges, and taxes on top.