Data as of 2026-07-30. 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 3.0% — from LKR 43,580 to LKR 44,894 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% | LKR 44,173 |
| 958 (23 karat) | 95.80% | LKR 42,322 |
| 916 (22 karat) | 91.60% | LKR 40,466 |
| 750 (18 karat) | 75.00% | LKR 33,133 |
| 585 (14 karat) | 58.50% | LKR 25,844 |
| 375 (9 karat) | 37.50% | LKR 16,566 |
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 | LKR 44,177 |
| 5 grams | LKR 220,886 |
| 10 grams | LKR 441,771 |
| 20 grams | LKR 883,543 |
| Troy ounce (31.1 g) | LKR 1,374,064 |
| 50 grams | LKR 2,208,857 |
| 100 grams | LKR 4,417,714 |
| 1 kilogram | LKR 44,177,139 |
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 1 gram of gold in Sri Lankan rupees today?
The computed price of one gram of gold (999.9 fine) is LKR 44,177 at the official LKR 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 LKR 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 Sri Lankan rupees?
The computed price of one gram of 585 (14k) gold is LKR 25,844 — 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 Sri Lankan rupees?
A troy ounce — 31.1035 grams — is worth about LKR 1,374,064 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
Methodology and data limitations are described on the methodology page. This is not investment advice — see the disclaimer.