Gold Price in United States
This page shows gold prices in the United States converted from the international spot price at current market exchange rates. It is an indicative reference only, not a price quoted by a local jeweller, dealer or shop. Retail prices can differ because of premiums, taxes, shipping and dealer margins.
In the United States, gold is most commonly priced per troy ounce for investment products and per gram for smaller items and jewellery.
XAU spot equivalent · United States
USD 4,002.90 per troy ounce ▲ +22.00 (+0.55%)
Gram USD 128.70Kilogram USD 128,696.22Tola USD 1,501.0922K per gram USD 117.97
COMEX gold futures (GC=F) · Last 30 daily closes · Latest close USD 4,029.90
Day change basis: COMEX gold futures (GC=F) — this is futures movement, not spot’s own change.
XAU spot equivalent · United States
USD 4,002.90 per troy ounce
| Unit | Price |
|---|---|
| Troy ounce | USD 4,002.90 |
| Gram | USD 128.70 |
| Kilogram | USD 128,696.22 |
| Tola | USD 1,501.09 |
| Purity | Price / gram |
|---|---|
| 24K | USD 128.70 |
| 22K | USD 117.97 |
| 21K | USD 112.61 |
| 18K | USD 96.52 |
| 14K | USD 75.07 |
Figures are the international spot price converted at market exchange rates. They are not local jeweller or shop prices, which add premiums, making charges, taxes and dealer margins.
Source: Live market quote · Quote time: 2026-10-26T14:12:14Z · Retrieved by Gold Updates at page load.
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COMEX gold futures (GC=F) daily closes, in USD. This is futures data, not spot.
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Gold in United States: currency, quoting and coins
Market context
Gold buyers in United States trade in the same international market as buyers everywhere else: there is no separate local spot price. What differs locally is the currency, taxes, premiums and shop charges — the metal itself is priced from the one international benchmark, converted here into USD.
Currency
The currency is the United States dollar (USD), divided into 100 cents. Prices on this page are the international spot price converted at the current market exchange rate for USD; the conversion rate, not a local dealer board, is what moves the figures here when exchange rates move.
How gold is quoted locally
The international benchmark is quoted per troy ounce in US dollars. Local shops in United States most commonly quote by the gram for jewellery and small bars; the per-ounce, per-gram and per-kilo figures above are all the same converted price, only the unit changes.
National coin
The best-known national bullion coin is the American Gold Eagle: a 22-karat coin whose 1 oz size contains one troy ounce of pure gold, issued since 1986. Coin prices in shops still follow weight and purity first; a design premium, where a dealer charges one, sits on top of the metal value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the price in a US jewellery store different from the price shown here?
The price shown here is the international spot-price equivalent, while a store price also reflects craftsmanship, overheads, taxes and the dealer's margin, so the two figures are rarely identical.
What mainly moves the gold price in US dollars?
Gold prices generally move with the international market, including shifts in supply and demand, currency movements, interest-rate expectations and broader economic sentiment.
How do I convert a troy ounce price into a price per gram?
One troy ounce equals about 31.1 grams, so dividing an ounce price by that figure gives a rough per-gram equivalent before any dealer premium or charge is added.
What should I check before buying gold in the United States?
Check the weight, purity and total cost including any taxes or fees, compare more than one reputable seller, and keep your receipt and any certificate that comes with the item.
Pricing methodology
Gold Updates takes one XAU spot quote in USD, converts it at the current market exchange rate for USD, then derives grams (ounce / 31.1034768), kilograms (grams x 1000) and tolas (grams x 11.6638038). Purity multiplies by karat / 24, applied once. Full details: Data Sources & Methodology.