Gold Calculator FAQ
What is today’s gold price?
We aggregate live market data to display today’s gold price in USD per troy ounce. Visit Market for real‑time charts and 24h high/low.
How do I calculate how much my gold is worth?
Enter weight, choose unit (g/oz/dwt), select karat, and optionally add a premium or discount. The result uses live prices and purity to estimate value.
What does the premium/discount field do?
It applies a percentage adjustment. Use positive values for premiums and negative values for discounts (e.g., −5%).
What units are supported?
Grams (g), troy ounces (oz), and pennyweights (dwt). We convert all inputs to troy ounces internally for consistent pricing.
What’s the difference between Spot and CFD?
Spot reflects physical market pricing; CFD is a derivatives quote with faster movements. Use Spot for physical valuation and CFD for trading context.
Why might a store quote differ from your result?
Stores add labor, brand premiums, and buy/sell spreads. Our figure is a market‑based estimate; use premium/discount to approximate real quotes.
Do you support silver and platinum?
Yes. See the Metals page for live silver and platinum prices (USD/oz).
Can I use this value for insurance or collateral?
It’s a helpful reference. Actual underwriting may use different appraisal methods; consult your provider for formal requirements.
Where do prices come from and how reliable are they?
We fetch from multiple sources with timeouts and fallback logic to reduce single‑source failures. See Market for details.
How often are prices updated?
We refresh frequently and prioritize recency. Some sections defer non‑critical requests for faster page loads on mobile.
How much can I sell 1 oz of gold for?
Start with today’s spot price, then apply a negative discount (e.g., −5% to −10%) to approximate dealer buyback spreads. Use the calculator with ounces selected.
Will gold hit $5000 an ounce?
No one can guarantee. Track real rates, USD strength and central bank demand. Use Market charts with moving averages and momentum to study scenarios over time.
How much is 14K gold worth per gram?
Select 14K in the calculator and set units to grams. The result reflects 58.5% purity times today’s spot price with any premium/discount you enter.
If I invested $1000 in gold 10 years ago, what’s it worth?
Use Market charts to read the 10‑year price change. Divide $1000 by the historical price to get ounces, then multiply by today’s spot, adjusting for premiums if needed.
Is a Costco gold bar worth it?
Compare the over‑spot premium to alternatives and consider resale spreads. For long‑term holding, lower premium and strong buyback policies usually win.