24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
$4,541
per troy ounce (31.1g)
Per gram$146
Per troy ounce$4,541
Gold Rate / United States
Gold Rate in USA Today
LiveLive gold rates for United States by karat purity. Prices are market references only - final cost varies by jeweler premium, making charges, taxes, and local spread.
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Currency: USD
Track US gold price today with live 24K, 22K, 21K, and 18K benchmarks in USD. The headline spot reference is $4,541 per troy ounce and $146 per gram. Use city comparisons for New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Miami, and other major US markets before final dealer checkout.
Today vs Yesterday (24K / gram)
$146.00
Yesterday: $146.67
Down $0.6655 (-0.45%)
24K per Troy Ounce
$4,541
Local reference update:
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Estimated Value
$133.84
$133.84 per gram (22k)
Weight in grams: 1.000
Gold Price Today in USA
If you are searching for gold price in USA today, this page provides live 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K benchmarks in USD with gram, troy ounce, and tola conversions. It is built for retail buyers, coin investors, and traders who want COMEX-linked pricing with city-level spread checks.
22 Karat
(916 fineness)
$4,163
per troy ounce (31.1g)
Per gram$134
Per troy ounce$4,163
21 Karat
(875 fineness)
$3,974
per troy ounce (31.1g)
Per gram$128
Per troy ounce$3,974
18 Karat
(750 fineness)
$3,406
per troy ounce (31.1g)
Per gram$110
Per troy ounce$3,406
PURITY COMPARISON
24K
99.9%
22K
91.6%
21K
87.5%
18K
75.0%
Gold Price Per Gram, Troy Ounce & Tola in United States
Unit breakdown below is 24K reference only. Each row shows today price, yesterday reference, and daily move to avoid duplicate interpretation across cards.
| Unit | Today | Yesterday | Day Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Gram (24K) | $146.00 | $146.67 | $0.6655 (-0.45%) |
| Per 10 Gram (24K) | $1,460.03 | $1,466.69 | $6.655 (-0.45%) |
| Per Tola (24K) | $1,702.95 | $1,710.71 | $7.7623 (-0.45%) |
| Per Troy Ounce (24K) | $4,541.20 | $4,561.90 | $20.6994 (-0.45%) |
United States Gold Price Chart (per troy ounce)
Trend view for United States, United States. This chart uses the same local reference series shown in the table below.
Gold Rate Changes for Last 10 days in United States
This 10-day table shows the short-term direction for 18K, 22K and 24K rates in United States.
| Date | 18k | 22k | 24k | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | $109.50 | $133.84 | $146.00 | -0.45% |
| May 15, 2026 | $110.00 | $134.45 | $146.67 | -2.48% |
| May 14, 2026 | $112.80 | $137.87 | $150.40 | -0.42% |
| May 13, 2026 | $113.28 | $138.45 | $151.03 | +0.43% |
| May 12, 2026 | $112.79 | $137.86 | $150.39 | -0.87% |
| May 11, 2026 | $113.78 | $139.07 | $151.71 | -0.04% |
| May 08, 2026 | $113.82 | $139.12 | $151.76 | +0.44% |
| May 07, 2026 | $113.33 | $138.51 | $151.10 | +0.38% |
| May 06, 2026 | $112.89 | $137.98 | $150.53 | +2.77% |
| May 05, 2026 | $109.85 | $134.27 | $146.47 | +0.80% |
Daily Gold Rates in United States (Last 30 Days)
Review the broader 30-day trend to understand how today gold rate in United States compares with recent market movement (Apr 15, 2026 to May 17, 2026).
| Date | 18k | 22k | 24k | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | $109.50 | $133.84 | $146.00 | -0.45% |
| May 15, 2026 | $110.00 | $134.45 | $146.67 | -2.48% |
| May 14, 2026 | $112.80 | $137.87 | $150.40 | -0.42% |
| May 13, 2026 | $113.28 | $138.45 | $151.03 | +0.43% |
| May 12, 2026 | $112.79 | $137.86 | $150.39 | -0.87% |
| May 11, 2026 | $113.78 | $139.07 | $151.71 | -0.04% |
| May 08, 2026 | $113.82 | $139.12 | $151.76 | +0.44% |
| May 07, 2026 | $113.33 | $138.51 | $151.10 | +0.38% |
| May 06, 2026 | $112.89 | $137.98 | $150.53 | +2.77% |
| May 05, 2026 | $109.85 | $134.27 | $146.47 | +0.80% |
| May 04, 2026 | $108.98 | $133.20 | $145.31 | -2.38% |
| May 01, 2026 | $111.64 | $136.45 | $148.85 | +0.33% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $111.27 | $136.00 | $148.37 | +1.53% |
| Apr 29, 2026 | $109.60 | $133.95 | $146.13 | -1.01% |
| Apr 28, 2026 | $110.72 | $135.32 | $147.62 | -1.79% |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $112.74 | $137.79 | $150.32 | -0.99% |
| Apr 24, 2026 | $113.87 | $139.17 | $151.83 | +0.37% |
| Apr 23, 2026 | $113.45 | $138.67 | $151.27 | -0.58% |
| Apr 22, 2026 | $114.12 | $139.47 | $152.15 | +0.73% |
| Apr 21, 2026 | $113.29 | $138.47 | $151.06 | -2.25% |
| Apr 20, 2026 | $115.90 | $141.66 | $154.54 | -1.05% |
| Apr 17, 2026 | $117.13 | $143.16 | $156.18 | +1.51% |
| Apr 16, 2026 | $115.39 | $141.03 | $153.85 | -0.30% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | $115.74 | $141.46 | $154.32 | 0.00% |
Gold Price in Major Cities of United States
City references below apply local market spread assumptions over the national 24K benchmark so rates are not shown as identical placeholders. Final quotes can still vary by dealer policy and inventory.
| Chart | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Houston | H | $147.12 | $1,715.99 | |
| Seattle | S | $146.93 | $1,713.82 | |
| San Diego | SD | $146.61 | $1,709.98 | |
| Atlanta | A | $146.49 | $1,708.62 | |
| Austin | A | $146.42 | $1,707.82 | |
| Miami | M | $146.24 | $1,705.68 | |
| Denver | D | $146.15 | $1,704.72 | |
| Nashville | N | $146.11 | $1,704.23 | |
| Phoenix | P | $145.90 | $1,701.76 | |
| Las Vegas | LV | $145.89 | $1,701.59 | |
| Philadelphia | P | $145.88 | $1,701.50 | |
| Dallas | D | $145.85 | $1,701.13 | |
| New York | NY | $145.78 | $1,700.31 | |
| Charlotte | C | $145.68 | $1,699.19 | |
| Boston | B | $145.34 | $1,695.24 | |
| Los Angeles | LA | $145.32 | $1,694.95 | |
| Orlando | O | $145.09 | $1,692.29 | |
| San Francisco | SF | $144.90 | $1,690.04 | |
| Chicago | C | $144.88 | $1,689.82 | |
| Washington DC | WD | $144.87 | $1,689.70 |
US Gold Spot Benchmark (COMEX)
Gold in the United States is primarily benchmarked through COMEX (CME Group, New York), the most-watched futures venue for global gold pricing. The headline spot reference on this page is $4,541.20 per troy ounce.
Per gram reference is $146.00 and per tola reference is $1,702.95. US dealers usually quote in troy ounces, while diaspora buyers often compare in tola for wedding or gifting budgets.
US Mint Gold Coins (Indicative Live Pricing)
| Coin | Purity | Weight | Indicative Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Gold Eagle (1 oz) | 22K (91.67%) | 1 troy oz | $4,700.14 |
| American Gold Buffalo (1 oz) | 24K (99.99%) | 1 troy oz | $4,654.73 |
| American Gold Eagle (1/2 oz) | 22K (91.67%) | 0.5 troy oz | $2,361.42 |
| American Gold Eagle (1/4 oz) | 22K (91.67%) | 0.25 troy oz | $1,209.09 |
| American Gold Eagle (1/10 oz) | 22K (91.67%) | 0.1 troy oz | $508.61 |
Indicative coin values are spot-linked references and can vary by dealer premium, inventory, and product demand.
US Hallmark and Purity Quick Guide
| Hallmark | Karat | Purity | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 999 / 24K | 24 Karat | 99.9% | Bullion bars and coins |
| 916 / 22K | 22 Karat | 91.6% | Gold Eagles and Asian jewelry demand |
| 750 / 18K | 18 Karat | 75.0% | Fine jewelry |
| 585 / 14K | 14 Karat | 58.5% | Most US jewelry |
| 417 / 10K | 10 Karat | 41.7% | Budget jewelry (US legal minimum) |
State Sales Tax on Gold (US Snapshot)
| State / Market | Tax on Investment Gold | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | Exempt | Exempt |
| Florida | Exempt | Exempt |
| Nevada | Exempt | Exempt |
| California | Typically taxed | Taxed |
| New York | Partial rules (threshold-based) | Partial |
| Illinois | Typically taxed | Taxed |
Tax rules vary by state and sometimes by purchase threshold. Always confirm current local law before large purchases.
Diaspora and ETF Context (US)
The US has a large South Asian diaspora that often tracks tola-based pricing for wedding and family gold planning. Today's 24K tola in USD is $1,702.95, around Rs 475,075.48 and ₹1,63,444.11 at current FX.
Beyond physical gold, many US investors track ETFs like GLD and IAU for spot-linked exposure without storage friction. ETF pricing can still diverge slightly from coin/bar dealer quotes due to premium structure.
Why Gold Prices Change
Gold prices in the United States are anchored by COMEX futures and global XAU/USD spot movement. Federal Reserve policy, US inflation data, and Dollar Index swings are the biggest short-term drivers. City-level retail differences are usually small and mostly reflect dealer premium, sales-tax treatment, and jewelry overhead rather than a separate local spot market.
Federal Reserve Policy
Gold often reacts quickly to FOMC decisions because rate expectations affect non-yielding assets directly.
US Inflation Data (CPI/PCE)
Major inflation prints can move gold intraday as markets reprice real-rate expectations.
Dollar Index (DXY)
A stronger USD can pressure gold globally, while a softer dollar often supports prices.
COMEX Positioning
Futures positioning and hedge flows on COMEX can amplify short-term volatility around key levels.
Geopolitical Risk
Safe-haven demand tends to rise during macro stress, conflict risk, and banking uncertainty phases.
Dealer Premium and State Tax
Final city-level checkout depends on dealer premium and local tax law even when national spot is identical.
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Disclaimer: Gold rates are indicative and may vary by city, jeweler premiums, making charges, taxes, and exchange spreads. Data is informational only and not financial advice.