Gold price in UK pounds today
Gold · GBP per troy ounce
£2,945.35
Spot gold at $3,952.48 an ounce, converted at 0.7452 pounds to the dollar, rate dated 2 November 2026
At this rate one gram of pure gold is worth £94.70. The table gives the metal value of each karat that is sold in the UK.
| Purity | Metal value per gram | Share of pure gold |
|---|---|---|
| 24ct (pure gold) | £94.70 | 100.0% |
| 22ct | £86.80 | 91.7% |
| 18ct | £71.02 | 75.0% |
| 14ct | £55.24 | 58.3% |
| 9ct | £35.51 | 37.5% |
Metal value only: what the gold in an item is worth as raw material, from the spot price. Shops sell above it, for making charges, dealer premium and any local tax. For the dollar price and the live chart, see the gold price today page.
Frequently asked
What is the gold price in pounds today?
Spot gold is £2,945.35 per troy ounce at the current dollar-to-pound rate. The figure is converted from the live USD spot price, not quoted by a UK dealer.
How much is 9ct gold per gram?
Nine-carat gold is 37.5% pure gold, so its metal value per gram is 9/24 of the 24ct figure. The table on this page works it out for every karat; the value is before any dealer premium or making charge.