Gold · U.S. search trend · Updated 2026-06-13
Gold Price Today per Ounce
Use the live XAU/USD chart and calculator below to check the current gold price per troy ounce, gram, or kilogram. Then review the rates, dollar, inflation, and positioning signals that can explain the move.
XAU latest close
$4,308.18
Daily change
-0.18%
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Estimated metal value
$4,308.18
$4,308.18/oz
Estimate only. Physical products may include premiums, taxes, shipping, and refining costs.
Key takeaways
How to read the gold price
The standard international quote for gold is XAU/USD, or U.S. dollars for one troy ounce of gold. A troy ounce is heavier than a standard household ounce and equals 31.1034768 grams. The live chart on this page uses market data when available and should be treated as an indicative research price.
Retail buyers normally pay more than the spot price because dealers add fabrication, shipping, insurance, and inventory costs. The amount received when selling may also be below spot. Those premiums vary by product, order size, and market conditions.
What moves gold today
Gold often reacts to changes in real yields, the U.S. dollar, inflation expectations, geopolitical risk, and investor positioning. Falling real yields can improve the relative appeal of a non-yielding asset. A stronger dollar can make gold more expensive for buyers using other currencies.
The relationship is not mechanical. Gold can rise alongside the dollar during a sharp risk event, and it can fall during inflationary periods if markets expect interest rates to rise faster than inflation.
- U.S. Treasury yields and Federal Reserve expectations
- Dollar strength or weakness
- Inflation data and inflation expectations
- Safe-haven demand and geopolitical risk
- Futures positioning and short-term momentum
Ounce, gram, and kilogram conversions
To estimate a metal value, multiply the number of troy ounces by the current price per ounce. For grams, divide the price per ounce by 31.1034768. For kilograms, multiply the per-gram price by 1,000. The calculator performs these conversions automatically.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in one ounce of gold?
One troy ounce of gold contains 31.1034768 grams.
Is the spot price the price I pay for physical gold?
Usually not. Physical products include a dealer premium and other costs, so the final purchase price is normally above spot.
Why does the gold price change throughout the day?
Gold trades across global markets. Rates, currencies, economic data, risk events, and trading flows can change its price continuously.