Live Gold Rate · USD
Gold Rate Today in USA — Live Gold Price per Gram
In the United States gold is priced the way the rest of the world watches it: per troy ounce in US Dollars ($), the currency international spot is quoted in to begin with. That makes the US the cleanest place to read the raw price — no exchange-rate layer sits between spot and what you see below.
American jewellery is dominated by 14k (58.3%) and 10k (41.7%), which are harder and cheaper than the high-carat gold favoured in Asia and the Gulf; 18k appears in finer pieces and 24k mainly in bullion. The table converts the live spot price to per-gram and per-karat values so you can check a jeweller or a scrap-gold buyer.
For investors, American Gold Eagle and Buffalo coins and standard bars trade close to spot plus a premium. Sales tax on bullion varies widely by state — some exempt investment gold entirely — so the metal value here is your starting benchmark, not the checkout total.
Gold Price by Karat in USA (USD)
Live metal value per gram, before making charges & tax.
| Karat | Purity | Per Gram | Per 10 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | 99.9% | $132.13 | $1,321.26 |
| 22K | 91.7% | $121.24 | $1,212.41 |
| 18K | 75.0% | $99.19 | $991.94 |
| 14K | 58.3% | $77.15 | $771.46 |
| 10K | 41.7% | $55.11 | $551.12 |
Gold Price by Weight Unit in USA
How much each common weight of gold costs at today's rate.
| Unit | Grams | 24k | 22k | 18k |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram | 1 | $132.13 | $121.24 | $99.19 |
| 8 Grams | 8 | $1,057.01 | $969.93 | $793.55 |
| 1 Troy Ounce | 31.103 | $4,109.59 | $3,771.03 | $3,085.27 |
| 1 Kilogram | 1,000 | $132,126.27 | $121,241.39 | $99,193.89 |
These rates apply nationally across USA, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston. Local jewellers may quote slightly different figures once making charges, hallmarking and taxes are added.
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Gold Price in USA — FAQ
What is the gold rate today in USA?
Today 24k gold is about $132.13 per gram and 22k gold about $121.24 per gram in USA, based on the live international spot price of $4,113.70 per troy ounce converted to USD.
Why is US gold jewellery usually 14k or 10k?
American buyers favour durability and lower cost, so 14k (58.3% pure) and 10k (41.7%) dominate, unlike the 22k standard common in South Asia.
Do I pay sales tax on gold in the USA?
It depends on your state. Several states exempt investment-grade bullion, while others tax it. Jewellery is generally taxed as a retail purchase.
How is gold priced in the US?
Per troy ounce (31.103 g) in US dollars, tracking the international spot price directly since spot is already quoted in USD.
Why does the local USD gold price differ from international spot?
International spot is quoted in US Dollars per troy ounce. To get the USA rate we convert it to USD at the live exchange rate and break it down per gram and per karat. Local retail prices then add import duties, taxes and jeweller making charges on top of this metal value.
Gold rates are derived from the live international spot price converted to USD and are indicative metal values for information only — not a jeweller quote or financial advice. Retail prices add duties, taxes and making charges.