Live UK gold price

Gold Price UK Today

A clear, independent reference for today's UK gold price by carat and weight unit. Use this page as a starting point before estimating the value of your own gold.

Gold price per gram (24ct)
Gold price per troy ounce
9ct gold price per gram
14ct gold price per gram
18ct gold price per gram
22ct gold price per gram
24ct gold price per gram

If the live price fails to load, refresh the page or use 24ct gold at the current spot rate (approximately £60–£90 per gram depending on the market) as a manual reference.

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UK gold value calculator

Enter a weight to see your estimated gold value.

This estimate is for guidance only and is not a guaranteed buy price. Final offers depend on testing, purity, item weight, condition, stones, non-gold parts, buyer margin and market movement.

UK gold price FAQs

Where does the UK gold price come from?+

Gold trades 24 hours a day on global markets, priced in US dollars per troy ounce, then converted to GBP at the live exchange rate.

How often does the gold price change?+

The spot price moves continuously during market hours. Gold Pricer refreshes its reference price approximately every 5 minutes.

Is the gold price the same as a buyer's offer?+

No. Buyers offer a percentage of the live metal value to cover testing, refining, business costs and margin.

Where to sell after checking the price

HighStreetGold

Best for: Postal gold packs

Request a postal gold pack and send your items to HighStreetGold headquarters for a clear valuation before deciding whether to sell.

Sell Gold by Post

St Helens Gold

Best for: Face-to-face gold valuations in St Helens

Visit St Helens Gold inside Cash Generator St Helens for a local in-person gold valuation.

Sell Gold in St Helens

Birkenhead Gold

Best for: Upcoming Wirral and Birkenhead gold-buying location

Birkenhead Gold is an upcoming local gold-buying location for Birkenhead, Wirral and surrounding areas.

Visit Birkenhead Gold

Gold Pricer may link to selected gold-buying services connected to our wider network. Always check the buyer’s terms, valuation process and offer before selling.

Read: How to sell gold after calculating its value →