Live gold price
Gold price today in the UK
£3,132.86 per ounce · £100.72 per gram
Spot gold, 24ct
Market closed · checked 17:46 UK
In dollars: $4,141.80 per ounce · in euros: €3,681.23 per ounce
Changes in US dollars, the way gold is priced worldwide, from the New York close (22:00 UK).
Indicative market price, may be delayed. Not an offer to buy or sell. Price feed: gold-api.com.
Gold price per gram by carat (UK)
| Carat | Hallmark | Gold content | Per gram today | Often used for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24ct | 999 | 99.9% | £100.62 | Pure gold: bullion bars and most coins |
| 22ct | 916 | 91.7% | £92.33 | Gold sovereigns, Britannia coins before 2013, some wedding rings |
| 18ct | 750 | 75.0% | £75.54 | Fine jewellery |
| 14ct | 585 | 58.5% | £58.92 | Common in US and European jewellery |
| 9ct | 375 | 37.5% | £37.77 | The most common gold in UK jewellery |
The value of the gold inside, at today's market price. Shops charge more than this for jewellery (design and making costs), and buyers pay less when you sell.
Why the UK gold price moves
Gold is priced in US dollars. The UK price is that dollar price turned into pounds, so two things move it:
- Gold itself, which moves on US interest rates, inflation, the dollar and fear. What moves gold?
- The pound. If the pound falls against the dollar, gold costs more in pounds, even if gold has not moved in dollars.
Big US news lands at 13:30 UK and can move gold in seconds. See the dates, with free phone alerts.
Questions people ask
What is the gold price per gram in the UK today?
About £100.72 per gram for pure (24ct) gold at 17:46 UK on Sunday 4 October 2026. That is the market (spot) price. Shops and dealers charge more to buy and pay less when you sell.
How much is 1 gram of 9ct gold worth?
About £37.77 at today's market price, because 9ct gold is 37.5% pure gold. A buyer will usually pay less than the full metal value.
Why is gold priced in dollars?
Gold is traded worldwide in US dollars per troy ounce. The UK price is the dollar price converted into pounds, so it moves with both gold and the pound.
What is a troy ounce?
The unit gold is weighed in: 31.10 grams. It is heavier than a normal (avoirdupois) ounce of 28.35 grams.
Why did the gold price change today?
Usually because of US news: inflation, jobs, interest rates, the dollar, or fear. Our Why is gold moving today page explains each day's moves in plain English.
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