Gold Price Per Mithqal (USD)
One mithqal of 24k (.999) gold is worth $603.36 in USD as of 17:29 UTC. With instant gram conversion below, updated every minute.
24h +0.61% 7d +1.15% 30d —
Last updated · market open (New York 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 mithqal by karat (USD)
| Karat | Price / mithqal | 24h | 7d | 30d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | $603.36 | +0.61% | +1.15% | — |
| 22K | $553.66 | +0.61% | +1.15% | — |
| 21K | $528.47 | +0.61% | +1.15% | — |
| 18K | $452.97 | +0.61% | +1.15% | — |
| 14K | $352.29 | +0.61% | +1.15% | — |
| 10K | $251.67 | +0.61% | +1.15% | — |
30-day position
Gold is currently trading +0.21% above its trailing 30-day average of $4,411/oz — +0.21%
Per-gram reference: $141.97 for 24k · $106.58 for 18k.
Frequently asked questions
How much does 1 gram of gold cost in USD?
One gram of 24k (.999) gold costs <strong>$141.97</strong> in USD as of 17:29 UTC. For 18k — the standard western jewellery purity — one gram costs $106.58.
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.