Live Gold Price Today — Per Gram, Tola & Ounce in USD
Live gold price and gold rate today coverage on this page includes per tola, gram, and ounce references so you can compare 24K, 22K, and 21K prices quickly.
Use the chart, conversion table, and calculators to value your holdings, monitor movement, and compare local country and city rates before taking action.
Live price
$4,541.20
Today move
+$0.00 (0.00%)
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Historical Price Chart
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30D range: $4,800.00 to $4,541.20 (-5.39%) · Apr 15, 2026 to May 17, 2026
Latest
$4,541.20
Range High
$4,857.60
Range Low
$4,519.50
Range Move
-5.39%
24K, 22K, and 21K gold benchmarks
Gold users usually start with the pure 24K benchmark, then compare 22K and 21K when they are pricing jewelry, bridal sets, or resale pieces instead of investment bars.
This section keeps bullion logic and jewelry logic separate, so you can read the live market first and only then move into country pages, city references, and local premium checks.
Price per tola, gram, and ounce
Gold is quoted globally in troy ounces, but gram and tola remain the most practical retail units for day-to-day comparison across jewelry and bullion markets.
Use the conversion table when you need to move quickly between investor benchmarks, jeweler quotes, and local buying units without recalculating by hand.
Unit Conversion Table
This conversion table is useful when you want to move from the live global benchmark into jewelry-friendly and bullion-friendly units before checking dealer quotes.
| Unit | Price |
|---|---|
| Gram | $146.00 |
| Kilogram | $146,002.98 |
| Ounce | $4,139.11 |
| Troy Ounce | $4,541.20 |
| Tola | $1,702.95 |
| Pound | $66,225.84 |
Gold Market Today
Gold remains range-bound as markets assess fresh macro signals.
Current sentiment is Bullish with a day move of 0.00% from the previous reference.
Weekly outlook remains cautious as the 7-day move is -3.38% and the 30-day trend is -5.39%.
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Gold Price Calculator
Estimate how much your gold is worth in USD using amount, unit, and purity.
Estimated value
$1,702.95
$1,702.95 per tola (24K)
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Gold Zakat Estimator
Enter your total gold weight in grams to estimate zakat due (2.5%) in USD.
Current gold value
$0.00
Estimated zakat due (2.5%)
$0.00
Nisab reference (gold): 87.48g. You are below nisab.
Factors Affecting Gold Price Today
Gold prices move every day because the market constantly reprices global risk, interest rates, and currency demand. When users search for gold price today, they usually want more than a number: they want context on why the rate moved and whether the direction can continue.
The first major driver is central bank policy. When real interest rates rise, non-yielding assets like gold can face pressure. When rate-cut expectations return, gold often gains support because opportunity cost drops. Inflation expectations also matter because many investors use gold as a long-term store of value during purchasing-power uncertainty.
Currency strength is another key factor. Gold is quoted in US dollars globally, so a weaker dollar can make gold relatively cheaper for non-USD buyers and lift demand. A stronger dollar can have the opposite effect. Geopolitical stress, recession fear, and equity volatility also trigger safe-haven flows into bullion, especially during periods of policy or market instability.
Physical demand also influences the final market tone. Jewelry buying in South Asia and the Middle East, central bank reserve accumulation, and ETF inflows can all shift short-term momentum. Local retail prices may diverge from headline spot rates because dealers include premiums, taxes, and making charges. That is why per gram, per tola, and per ounce comparisons are essential before buying.
Use this page as a decision reference: check the live move, compare purity-adjusted values, then verify city and country pages for local context. If you are calculating obligations, open the zakat calculator. For cross-asset comparison, review live silver prices and track dollar impact using USD to PKR exchange rates.
Gold Rate Changes for Last 10 days
| Date | 18k | 22k | 24k | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | $3,405.90 | $4,162.77 | $4,541.20 | -0.45% |
| May 15, 2026 | $3,421.42 | $4,181.74 | $4,561.90 | -2.48% |
| May 14, 2026 | $3,508.58 | $4,288.26 | $4,678.10 | -0.42% |
| May 13, 2026 | $3,523.28 | $4,306.23 | $4,697.70 | +0.43% |
| May 12, 2026 | $3,508.20 | $4,287.80 | $4,677.60 | -0.87% |
| May 11, 2026 | $3,539.03 | $4,325.48 | $4,718.70 | -0.04% |
| May 08, 2026 | $3,540.30 | $4,327.03 | $4,720.40 | +0.44% |
| May 07, 2026 | $3,524.85 | $4,308.15 | $4,699.80 | +0.38% |
| May 06, 2026 | $3,511.42 | $4,291.74 | $4,681.90 | +2.77% |
| May 05, 2026 | $3,416.85 | $4,176.15 | $4,555.80 | 0.00% |
Gold Rate by Country
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How Gold Price Works
Gold has been one of the world's most trusted stores of value for thousands of years. Unlike paper currency, gold cannot be printed and its supply is limited, which is exactly why price reacts so strongly to global demand shifts.
Understanding how gold is priced helps you make better decisions whether you are buying jewelry, investing in bullion, or estimating zakat from your holdings.
How Is Gold Price Set?
Gold does not have one fixed price set by a single authority. It is priced continuously by global supply and demand across international markets, almost 24 hours a day, 5 days a week.
The most important benchmark is the LBMA Gold Price, set in London and used by banks, governments, and large institutions. In parallel, COMEX and the Shanghai Gold Exchange update futures and spot prices throughout active trading sessions.
What Moves the Gold Price?
1. US Dollar Strength
Gold is priced in US dollars worldwide. When the dollar weakens, gold becomes cheaper for buyers in other currencies, so demand rises and price often moves up. When the dollar strengthens, the opposite effect is common.
2. Interest Rates
When central banks like the US Federal Reserve raise rates, investors often move toward yield assets. Since gold pays no interest or dividend, higher rates can pressure it. Rate cuts usually improve gold's appeal again.
3. Inflation
Gold is historically a strong hedge against inflation. When purchasing power falls, investors move toward gold to protect wealth, and persistent inflation pressure can support higher prices.
4. Central Bank Buying
Central banks hold gold as a reserve asset. When major buyers increase reserves, it creates strong institutional demand pressure and can lift global prices.
5. Geopolitical Uncertainty
Wars, political crises, banking stress, and global pandemics often push investors into gold as a safe-haven asset. In fear-driven cycles, demand can spike quickly.
6. Supply from Mining
Gold supply grows slowly relative to existing stock. If mining output falls or production costs rise, supply pressure can support higher prices.
7. Jewelry and Industrial Demand
India and China account for a major share of jewelry demand. Wedding and festival cycles create recurring demand waves that influence global pricing momentum.
Spot Price vs Local Market Price
Spot price is the real-time global benchmark for immediate delivery, usually quoted per troy ounce in USD. Local retail buying prices are usually higher than spot.
This local premium typically includes making charges, import duties, dealer margin, and taxes.
- Making charges for jewelry labor and design.
- Import duties in many countries.
- Dealer margin and local tax components.
That is why country and city gold rates can differ even when the global spot chart is the same.
What Is a Troy Ounce?
A troy ounce is 31.1 grams, while a regular ounce is 28.35 grams. Precious metals are priced in troy ounces globally.
One tola equals 11.66 grams, which is about 0.375 troy ounces. This remains a common unit for South Asian buyers and local bullion comparisons.
Understanding Gold Purity (Karats)
| Karat | Purity | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 24K | 99.9% pure gold | Investment and bullion bars |
| 22K | 91.67% gold | Jewelry (most common) |
| 21K | 87.5% gold | Jewelry (Middle East) |
| 18K | 75% gold | Fine jewelry and watches |
The live price on this page tracks 24K reference value. 22K, 21K, and 18K rates are proportionally lower based on purity.
Gold Price Hours - When Does It Trade?
Gold trades nearly 24 hours a day from Monday to Friday across three major sessions.
- Asian session: Tokyo and Shanghai open first.
- European session: London opens with deep liquidity.
- American session: New York COMEX is often the most volatile.
Markets close Friday evening New York time and reopen Sunday evening.
FAQ
These FAQs are written to solve the most common gold-search questions around live pricing, purity, retail spread, and practical use of the tools on this page.
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