Gold Price Per Ounce (GBP)
One ounce of 24k (.999) gold is worth £3,148 in GBP as of 10:50 UTC. With instant gram conversion below, updated every minute.
24h +0.42% 7d +0.04% 30d —
Last updated · market open (London session) · Spot source: gold-api.com · Spot is the wholesale mid-market — dealers add premium over it; use the calculators for real-world figures · See the full methodology.
Gold price per ounce by karat (GBP)
| Karat | Price / ounce | 24h | 7d | 30d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | £3,148 | +0.42% | +0.04% | — |
| 22K | £2,888 | +0.42% | +0.04% | — |
| 21K | £2,757 | +0.42% | +0.04% | — |
| 18K | £2,363 | +0.42% | +0.04% | — |
| 14K | £1,838 | +0.42% | +0.04% | — |
| 10K | £1,313 | +0.42% | +0.04% | — |
30-day position
Gold is currently trading −0.31% below its trailing 30-day average of $4,172/oz — −0.31%
Per-gram reference: £101.20 for 24k · £75.98 for 18k.
Frequently asked questions
How much does 1 gram of gold cost in GBP?
One gram of 24k (.999) gold costs <strong>£101.20</strong> in GBP as of 10:50 UTC. For 18k — the standard western jewellery purity — one gram costs £75.98.
How is the price per gram calculated from spot?
The market quotes gold per troy ounce, which equals exactly 31.1034768 grams. Per-gram price = spot ÷ 31.1034768 × karat fineness (24k = 0.999, 22k = 0.9167, 21k = 0.875, 18k = 0.750, 14k = 0.5833, 10k = 0.4167).
Which karat should I check?
Investment coins and bars are 24k (.999). Western jewellery is typically 18k or 14k; 22k is common in Asian and Gulf jewellery; 21k is the Gulf standard; 10k is the most durable budget alloy. Pick the karat you are actually buying or selling.
How many grams are in a troy ounce of gold?
A troy ounce — the unit gold trades in — is 31.1034768 grams, about 10% heavier than the 28.35g kitchen ounce. At today’s price, one troy ounce of pure gold is £3,148 in GBP.