WORLD GOLD · USAGold price in USD
Computed value (XAU/USD × official rate, 2026-08-31T01:18:36Z); local premiums and taxes are not included. Details and purity table on the USD price page.
Gold value by purity in USD
| Purity | Fine gold | 1 g metal value | 5 g metal value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 999.9 (24 karat) | 99.99% | $143.01 | $715.04 |
| 958 (23 karat) | 95.8% | $137.02 | $685.08 |
| 916 (22 karat) | 91.6% | $131.01 | $655.04 |
| 750 (18 karat) | 75.0% | $107.27 | $536.33 |
| 585 (14 karat) | 58.5% | $83.67 | $418.34 |
| 375 (9 karat) | 37.5% | $53.63 | $268.17 |
Computed bar values in USD
This is the contained metal value, not a bank, pawnshop or dealer quote. Buy and sell prices differ because of spreads, condition, fees and local premiums.
Central-bank reserves
This country is not singled out in the current World Gold Council quarterly snapshot.
What the data says
A gram of 999.9 gold in the United States costs 143 USD at an official rate of 1.00 per dollar (as of 2026-08-31T01:18:36Z).
The capital is Washington D.C., the World Bank region is North America and the income group is High income.
Macro context from the World Bank: GDP at $30.8T in 2025; Population at 341.8M in 2025; Trade, % of GDP at 25% in 2024.
International gold trade
The UN Comtrade public preview returned no data for this country for the latest period.
Macro context
Source: World Bank Indicators.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gram of gold cost in the United States?
The computed price of one gram of 999.9 gold is $143.02 at the official USD rate (2026-08-31T01:18:36Z). Actual bank and dealer prices in United States are higher by the local premium, taxes and fees.
Is the central bank of United States buying gold?
This country is not singled out in the current World Gold Council quarterly snapshot. The section updates after each quarterly report.
Where does the gold trade data for the United States come from?
Gold imports and exports come from the UN Comtrade public preview under HS code 7108 (aggregated annual data, may be estimates). Macro indicators come from the World Bank. The full catalogue is on the Sources page.