Market unit
The standard precious-metals troy ounceThe troy-ounce view
Gold Price per Troy Ounce Today
Gold markets quote precious metals in troy ounces. This page keeps that unit explicit, with a quick table for common ounce amounts and a direct path to purity calculations.
24K gold · USD
$4,285.38per troy ounceData source MetalpriceAPI · Frankfurter reference ratesLast updated Sep 15, 2026, 11:59 PM UTCFX reference date 2026-09-16Status Fresh provider response
Common amounts
0.5 oz, 1 oz, 2 oz, 5 oz, and 10 ozImportant
Not the regular household ounceToday’s reference
Troy ounce reference table
These amounts use troy ounces throughout. They are calculated from the same server-side spot price as the homepage.
Important: “ounce” on this page means troy ounce — 31.1034768 grams — not a regular household ounce.
Quick reference
Gold value by troy ounce
USD · based on the latest valid spot response
| Weight | Theoretical value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 troy oz | $2,142.69 | 24K spot / melt estimate |
| 1 troy oz | $4,285.38 | 24K spot / melt estimate |
| 2 troy oz | $8,570.76 | 24K spot / melt estimate |
| 5 troy oz | $21,426.91 | 24K spot / melt estimate |
| 10 troy oz | $42,853.82 | 24K spot / melt estimate |
Values are theoretical spot / melt estimates and may be stale if a provider refresh is delayed. Last updated Sep 15, 2026, 11:59 PM UTC
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Based on 24K purity, MetalpriceAPI spot data, and Frankfurter reference rates reference rates. Formula: weight × spot value × purity factor. Actual dealer, jewellery, or buyback prices vary.
Helpful answers
Gold Price per Troy Ounce Today FAQ
What is a troy ounce?
A troy ounce is 31.1034768 grams and is the standard precious-metals unit. It is not the regular 28.3495-gram household ounce.
How much is half an ounce of gold worth?
The half-ounce value is one half of the current 24K theoretical spot value per troy ounce, before dealer spreads, premiums, taxes, or fees.
Does this show the price of a gold coin?
No. This is a spot-based metal value reference. Coins and bars can trade above or below melt value because of premiums, condition, and dealer pricing.
How many grams are in one troy ounce of gold?
One troy ounce contains 31.1034768 grams. That is the conversion used by the Gold Spot Now price and calculator pages.
Information only, not investment advice. Calculations are theoretical spot / melt value estimates and are not dealer offers, retail prices, jewellery valuations, or scrap buyer quotes.