Data as of 2026-09-25. 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 fell by 7.0% — from LKR 49,344 to LKR 45,868 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 45,492 |
| 958 (23 karat) | 95.80% | LKR 43,585 |
| 916 (22 karat) | 91.60% | LKR 41,674 |
| 750 (18 karat) | 75.00% | LKR 34,122 |
| 585 (14 karat) | 58.50% | LKR 26,615 |
| 375 (9 karat) | 37.50% | LKR 17,061 |
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 45,496 |
| 5 grams | LKR 227,481 |
| 10 grams | LKR 454,962 |
| 20 grams | LKR 909,923 |
| Troy ounce (31.1 g) | LKR 1,415,090 |
| 50 grams | LKR 2,274,808 |
| 100 grams | LKR 4,549,617 |
| 1 kilogram | LKR 45,496,168 |
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 Sri Lanka today?
A gram of 999.9 gold in Sri Lanka works out at LKR 45,496 at the official LKR rate — LKR 1,415,089 an ounce and LKR 45,496,168 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 Sri Lankan rupees today?
The computed price of one gram of gold (999.9 fine) is LKR 45,496 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 26,615 — 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 1,415,090 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
Country gold-market overviews using this currency: Sri Lanka
Methodology and data limitations are described on the methodology page. This is not investment advice — see the disclaimer.