How Much Is Gold Worth? Live Prices by Weight
The value of gold depends on weight. A single gram is worth $134.76. A troy ounce is worth $4,191.65. A kilogram is worth $134,764.48. But these are melt values -- the raw metal content priced at spot. What you actually pay (or receive when selling) depends on dealer premiums, which vary by weight class.
The table below shows current melt values and premiums for every gold weight class tracked on FindBullionPrices. The weight with the lowest premium right now is 100 grams.
Gold Value by Weight: Melt Value vs. What You'll Pay
| Weight | Melt Value | Lowest Price | Premium | 30d Ago | Trend | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 gram | $33.69 | $61.27 | 81.85% | — | — | Chart |
| 0.5 gram | $67.40 | $90.61 | 34.43% | — | — | Chart |
| 1 gram | $134.76 | $135.58 | 0.61% | -0.05% | → | Chart |
| 2.5 grams | $336.97 | $352.34 | 4.56% | 6.74% | ↓ | Chart |
| 5 grams | $673.81 | $689.46 | 2.32% | 4.43% | ↓ | Chart |
| 10 grams | $1,347.66 | $1,365.20 | 1.30% | 2.49% | ↓ | Chart |
| 20 grams | $2,695.27 | $2,745.06 | 1.85% | 1.96% | → | Chart |
| 50 grams | $6,738.25 | $6,819.23 | 1.20% | 1.37% | → | Chart |
| 100 grams | $13,476.45 | $13,535.12 | 0.44% | -1.62% | ↑ | Chart |
| 1/10 oz | $419.17 | $456.19 | 8.83% | 11.01% | ↓ | Chart |
| 1/4 oz | $1,047.91 | $1,086.73 | 3.70% | 4.01% | ↓ | Chart |
| 1/2 oz | $2,095.83 | $2,134.11 | 1.83% | 2.26% | ↓ | Chart |
| 10 oz | $41,916.50 | $42,401.90 | 1.16% | 1.32% | → | Chart |
| 1 kilo | $134,764.48 | $135,924.35 | 0.86% | 1.02% | ↓ | Chart |
Under normal market conditions, smaller weights carry higher premiums per ounce because the fixed costs of minting are spread across less metal. A 1/4 gram gold bar typically carries premiums of 81.85% or more, while a 1 kilo gold bar may trade at just 0.86% above melt. Occasionally, when gold prices rise quickly and dealers hold inventory acquired at lower prices, some weight classes may price at or below melt value -- those rows in the table will show a negative premium.
Weight selection is a trade-off: smaller bars are more affordable and easier to sell in partial amounts, but you pay more per ounce of actual gold. Larger bars give you more metal per dollar but require a bigger outlay and can be harder to liquidate in small increments.
Gold value per ounce is the same regardless of bar or coin size -- it's set by the global spot market. What changes by weight is the premium: how much extra you pay above the metal value to own that specific bar or coin.
The table above makes the trade-off visible. Smaller bars and fractional coins are more affordable but carry higher premiums per ounce of gold. Larger bars like the 10 oz and kilo sizes give you the most gold per dollar, but they require a bigger upfront investment and are harder to sell in partial amounts.
For the smallest pieces, see the quarter-gram gold page, and for spendable gold currency, see how much a Goldback is worth.
Gold Value Guides by Weight
Each weight class has its own market dynamics -- different premiums, different buyer profiles, different resale considerations. Select a weight for the full breakdown:
Buying and Selling Gold
Buying: FindBullionPrices compares gold prices across online dealers in real time. Start with the closest-to-spot gold page to find the lowest-premium option, or browse all gold bars to compare products side by side.
Selling: If you already own gold and want to sell, your starting point is the melt value shown above. Dealers typically offer between 95% and 99% of spot depending on the product and quantity. See where and how to sell your gold for a full comparison of sell options.
