Gold Price in the UK Today
GBP PER GRAM AND OUNCE. UPDATED EVERY 15 MINUTES.
Live · updated 05:00 UTC 1 USD = 0.7503 GBP
In the UK gold is quoted per gram and per troy ounce. UK jewellery is hallmarked in carats: 9ct is 37.5% gold, 18ct is 75% and 22ct is 91.67%.
Gold price by carat in GBP
| Carat | Per gram |
|---|---|
| 24ct gold | £97.30 |
| 22ct gold | £89.29 |
| 18ct gold | £73.05 |
| 9ct gold | £36.52 |
Pure metal content times the price per gram (31.1035 grams in a troy ounce). This is melt value, the worth of the metal, not a shop or dealer price.
What this gold price is, and is not
This is the international gold price converted to pounds sterling. It is the value of the metal, not what a dealer will pay or charge. Buyers of scrap gold pay a share of it, and retail coins and bars carry a premium over it.
Exchange rate: European Central Bank euro reference rates, crossed to the US dollar (the ECB is the source; rates are for information). Metal price: market data feed read every 15 minutes. Method.
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Quick answers
What is the gold price in the UK today?
The live number is at the top of this page, in British pounds per gram. It is the international gold spot price (US dollars per troy ounce) multiplied by the dollar to GBP exchange rate and divided by 31.1035 grams per ounce.
What is the difference between 24ct, 22ct, 18ct, 9ct gold?
The number is the share of gold in 24 parts. 24 is almost pure (99.9%). 22 is 91.67% gold, 18 is 75% gold, 9 is 37.5% gold. The price per gram for each purity is in the table on this page.
Why is the price at my local shop different?
Buyers of scrap gold pay a share of it, and retail coins and bars carry a premium over it.
Which exchange rate do you use?
The European Central Bank euro reference rates, crossed to the US dollar. The ECB publishes them each working day, and the page uses the latest ones.
Is this the price I will get if I sell?
No. This is the value of the metal. A buyer pays a share of it. Use it to check a quote, not as a quote.