Data as of 2026-09-01. Sources: Gold API (indicative XAU spot), Frankfurter (official central-bank FX rates).
30-day trend
Over the last 30 days the computed price per gram rose by 10.8% — from CN¥875.3 to CN¥970.3 per gram. The series is built from daily COMEX futures closes and official daily FX rates.
Price per gram by purity
| Fineness | Purity | Price per gram |
|---|---|---|
| 999.9 (24 karat) | 99.99% | CN¥960.4 |
| 958 (23 karat) | 95.80% | CN¥920.2 |
| 916 (22 karat) | 91.60% | CN¥879.8 |
| 750 (18 karat) | 75.00% | CN¥720.4 |
| 585 (14 karat) | 58.50% | CN¥561.9 |
| 375 (9 karat) | 37.50% | CN¥360.2 |
The purity price is the share of pure gold in the alloy multiplied by the 999.9 gram price. Jewellery retails well above the metal value.
Gold value by weight
| Weight | Value (999.9) |
|---|---|
| 1 gram | CN¥960.5 |
| 5 grams | CN¥4,802.6 |
| 10 grams | CN¥9,605.2 |
| 20 grams | CN¥19,210.3 |
| Troy ounce (31.1 g) | CN¥29,875.4 |
| 50 grams | CN¥48,025.8 |
| 100 grams | CN¥96,051.6 |
| 1 kilogram | CN¥960,515.5 |
Computed from the exchange price of pure gold: minted bars sell at a premium over these values at banks and are bought back at a discount.
Frequently asked questions
How much is gold in China today?
A gram of 999.9 gold in China works out at CN¥960.5 at the official CNY rate — CN¥29,875.4 an ounce and CN¥960,515.5 a kilogram. That is the market calculation; jewellers and banks charge more for premium, tax and workmanship.
How much is 1 gram of gold in Chinese yuan today?
The computed price of one gram of gold (999.9 fine) is CN¥960.5 at the official CNY rate. Real-world bank or jeweller prices are higher by the dealer premium, VAT and fees.
How is this price calculated?
We take the global indicative gold price (XAU/USD) and multiply it by the official CNY rate from central-bank data (Frankfurter). It is a computed value: local dealer premiums, taxes and delivery are not included.
Why is the price at a shop or bank different?
Banks and jewellers add a premium over the market price for fabrication, logistics, VAT and their own margin, and apply a discount when buying back. The gap typically runs from 2–3% on investment bars to tens of percent on jewellery.
How much is a gram of 14k (585) gold in Chinese yuan?
The computed price of one gram of 585 (14k) gold is CN¥561.9 — 58.5% of the pure 999.9 gram price. Most jewellery is made of this alloy, and shops sell it well above the metal value.
How much is a troy ounce of gold in Chinese yuan?
A troy ounce — 31.1035 grams — is worth about CN¥29,875.4 at the current computation. Global exchanges quote gold per troy ounce (XAU/USD).
How often is the data updated?
This page recalculates at least once an hour. The global gold price on the World Gold home page updates every few seconds.
Other currencies
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Methodology and data limitations are described on the methodology page. This is not investment advice — see the disclaimer.