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Gold 24K per troy oz · USD
The gold price in United States today is $149.55 per gram for 24 karat gold (August 24, 2026). Gold is traded globally in US dollars (USD) per troy ounce, and the local price in USD is calculated by converting that international rate using the live USD/USD exchange rate.
For 22 karat gold — the most commonly used purity for jewelry in United States — the rate today is $137.09 per gram. If you are buying or selling gold jewelry, coins, or bars, always compare against the live 24K rate to understand the premium you are paying for craftsmanship and purity differences.
Gold Rates in US Dollar
All karat grades · August 24, 2026
| Karat | Purity | Per Gram | Per Tola | Per Troy Oz | Per Kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K Pure | 99.99% | $149.55 | $1,744.35 | $4,651.60 | $149,552 |
| 22K Jewelry | 91.67% | $137.09 | $1,599.04 | $4,263.97 | $137,095 |
| 21K Jewelry | 87.50% | $130.86 | $1,526.30 | $4,070.15 | $130,858 |
| 18K Jewelry | 75.00% | $112.16 | $1,308.26 | $3,488.70 | $112,164 |
24K, at $149.55 per gram, is the reference spot price rather than a common jewelry purity — it's too soft to wear day to day, which is why it's mostly relevant for bullion, coins, and valuing scrap. For everyday jewelry in United States, 22K (91.67% pure) is the standard purity, while 21K (87.5% pure) is more common across the Gulf. The lower the karat, the more the metal is alloyed with copper, silver, or other metals — which is also what produces rose gold and white gold from the same base purity.
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What Affects the Gold Price in United States?
Gold prices in United States are influenced by both global and local factors. Understanding these helps you decide the best time to buy or sell.
Gold is priced globally in USD per troy ounce on the London Bullion Market (LBMA). Any change in the international spot price directly affects local rates.
Since gold is priced in USD, a weaker USD means higher local gold prices, and a stronger USD means lower prices — even if the international price stays flat.
Gold is seen as a hedge against inflation. When inflation rises or interest rates fall, investors move into gold, pushing prices higher.
Wars, political instability, and global crises drive demand for gold as a safe-haven asset, causing price spikes.
When central banks — including in United States — buy or sell large gold reserves, it moves global supply and demand.
Import duties, GST/VAT, and government levies on gold in United States are added on top of the international price, affecting the final retail rate.
None of the factors above are included in the spot rate shown on this page — it's a pure market benchmark, not a retail quote. Import duties on physical gold, local sales tax or VAT, and the making charges jewelers add for craftsmanship all sit on top of it. A reasonable rule of thumb is to treat this page's price as the floor, and expect a real-world quote from a dealer in United States to run somewhat higher depending on the item and local market conditions.
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Trading in Tola, Ounces, or Kilograms
If you're used to trading in tola rather than grams, today's 24K rate converts to $1,744.35 per tola — useful for comparing against a local jeweler's quoted rate, since tola pricing remains the norm across much of South Asia and the Middle East. For larger transactions, bullion dealers and institutional buyers typically quote per kilogram, which today stands at $149,552. To put today's number in context, browse the monthly history archive for how US Dollar gold has trended since 2025, or set a free price alert in the sidebar to get emailed the moment USD gold crosses your target.
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Gold price in US Dollar – common questions
Today, August 24, 2026, the 24K gold price in US Dollar is $149.55 per gram, $1,744.35 per tola, and $4,651.60 per troy ounce.
The 22K gold price in US Dollar is $137.09 per gram as of August 24, 2026. 22K gold has a purity of 91.67% and is widely used for jewelry.
The 24K gold price per kilogram in US Dollar is $149,552 as of August 24, 2026. For 22K, the price per kg is $137,095.
The 24K gold rate per tola in US Dollar is $1,744.35 today. One tola equals 11.6638 grams and is the standard unit for gold trading across South Asia and the Middle East.
24K gold is pure gold (99.99%). 22K contains 91.67% gold and is the most common purity for jewelry. 21K (87.5%) is popular in Gulf countries. 18K (75%) gold is used in fine jewelry and is more durable due to higher alloy content.
The gold price changes because it tracks the international spot price, which fluctuates 24 hours a day based on trading activity in London, New York, and Asian markets. The USD/USD exchange rate also shifts the local price daily.
Prices on Spireage are refreshed every hour using live metals market data. The last update time is shown at the top of this page.
Multiply the weight of your gold (in grams) by the karat purity factor (e.g. 0.9167 for 22K) and then by today's 24K price of $149.55 per gram. Or use our free scrap gold calculator for an instant result.
1 troy ounce equals 31.1035 grams. So to get the per-gram price, divide the troy ounce price ($4,651.60) by 31.1035. 1 tola equals 11.6638 grams.
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