Gold Rate in the USA Today
the USA 22K is about ₹1,631/g (12%) cheaper than India today — but customs duty above your duty-free allowance eats into any saving. USA vs India, full breakdown →
the USA gold cost calculator
Gold in the USA eased on 30 Jul 2026, at $132.00 a gram for 24K (down $1.00), with 22K at $121.00 and 18K at $99.00. Gold is priced off the world market in US dollar, so at today's USD/INR of ₹95.86 that 24K comes to about ₹12,653/g. These are pure-metal rates — shops add a premium for coins, bars and jewellery, plus any local sales tax.
the USA gold rate by weight (USD)
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 18K |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | $132.00 | $121.00 | $99.00 |
| 1 pavan / sovereign (8 g) | $1,056.00 | $968.00 | $792.00 |
| 10 grams | $1,320.00 | $1,210.00 | $990.00 |
| 1 tola (11.66 g) | $1,539.62 | $1,411.32 | $1,154.72 |
| 1 troy oz (31.1 g) | $4,105.66 | $3,763.52 | $3,079.25 |
| 100 grams | $13,200.00 | $12,100.00 | $9,900.00 |
| 1 kg | $1,32,000.00 | $1,21,000.00 | $99,000.00 |
A reference metal rate for the USA — the gold value is the same nationwide; dealer premium and local sales tax are extra. Priced off the world market, so New York, New Jersey, Chicago and every other city share this per-gram value.
the USA jewellery purities: shops here often sell 14K (about $77.00/g) and 10K (about $55.00/g) alongside 22K and 18K — lower purity means less gold per gram (24K = 999, 22K = 916, 18K = 750).
the USA gold trend (24K · USD/g)
the USA gold high & low · last 16 days (USD/g)
| Purity | High | Low |
|---|---|---|
| 24K | $137.00 | $132.00 |
| 22K | $125.58 | $121.00 |
| 18K | $102.75 | $99.00 |
Per-gram range over the last 16 days, before dealer premium. Today's 24K is $132.00/g — at the bottom of the range.
the USA gold · last 10 days (USD/g)
| Date | 24K | 22K | 18K |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul | $132.00 | $121.00 | $99.00 |
| 29 Jul | $133.00 | $121.92 | $99.75 |
| 28 Jul | $134.50 | $123.29 | $100.88 |
| 27 Jul | $133.50 | $122.38 | $100.13 |
| 25 Jul | $134.50 | $123.29 | $100.88 |
| 24 Jul | $133.50 | $122.38 | $100.13 |
| 23 Jul | $137.00 | $125.58 | $102.75 |
| 21 Jul | $132.50 | $121.46 | $99.38 |
| 20 Jul | $132.50 | $121.46 | $99.38 |
| 17 Jul | $132.50 | $121.46 | $99.38 |
A returning female passenger who has lived abroad over a year can bring up to 40 g of gold jewellery duty-free and a male passenger up to 20 g; anything above is taxed at the reduced customs duty. Bars and coins are not covered by the jewellery allowance. Keep your invoice and declare gold on arrival.
Leaving the USA: file FinCEN Form 105 with CBP if carrying over US$10,000 in cash or monetary instruments.
About gold prices in the USA
How the the USA gold price is set
Gold trades on one global market, priced in US dollar in the USA. The rate on this page is the pure-metal value per gram; a shop then adds its premium for coins, bars or jewellery, and any local sales tax. That's why the price you pay at the counter is a little above the metal rate shown here.
24K, 22K and 18K explained
24K (999) is pure gold, used for bars and coins. 22K (916) is the standard for Indian and South Asian jewellery. 18K (750) is 75% gold, common in diamond and modern designs. All three move together with the world gold price — only the purity changes the per-gram number.
Bringing it home to India
For the large Indian community in the USA, the common question isn't buying to save — once Indian customs duty is added above your duty-free allowance, Western retail gold rarely beats the Indian price. It's usually about carrying gifted or family jewellery. Stay within your allowance where you can, keep the invoice, and use the carry-home calculator before you fly.
Rates are a reference the USA metal price entered daily; INR conversions use today's USD/INR of ₹95.86 and are indicative. Confirm the final price with your dealer — it includes the premium and any local sales tax.
the USA gold FAQs
Buying for family back home?
Sending gold or money home from the USA? Check today's rate in their city, then weigh it against the carry-home duty.