Gold price per gram UK today
Published 10 Nov 2026 · GoldLive team
The gold price per gram in the UK today is 37.81 GBP for 9ct, 75.63 GBP for 18ct and 92.43 GBP for 22ct, using our calculated value from the world price. Those are the values of the gold alone, so a jeweller's price in the UK is higher and a buyer's offer is lower.
Each figure is the 24ct value scaled down by the carat. The UK gold price page lists every carat together, along with the value of a troy ounce.
Gold price per gram for 9ct, 18ct, 22ct and 24ct
Carat tells you the share of pure gold, out of 24. Hallmarks in the UK use parts per thousand instead, so the two systems sit side by side.
| Carat | Hallmark number | Pure gold | Calculated value per gram now |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9ct | 375 | 37.5% | 37.81 GBP |
| 18ct | 750 | 75% | 75.63 GBP |
| 22ct | 916 | 91.6% | 92.43 GBP |
| 24ct | 999 | 99.9% | 100.84 GBP |
Our site works out 22ct as 22/24, which is 91.67%, the same way it does every other carat. The legal UK standard for 22ct, from the Assay Offices' guidance, is 916.6 parts per thousand. A 14ct hallmark also exists in the UK, at 585, but this site does not show a 14ct price.
"9ct gold price per gram UK" is a phrase people often search for. The 9ct price page has the current value, the value of 10 grams and a chart. For 18ct and 22ct, see the 18ct page and the 22ct page.
How to work out the value of a piece of gold
Find the hallmark, weigh the item in grams on an accurate scale, and multiply by the price per gram for that carat.
Here is an example with round numbers. They are not today's prices. Assume 24ct at £100 a gram.
| Item | Weight | Sum | Gold value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9ct chain | 10 g | 10 × £100 × 9 ÷ 24 | £375 |
| 18ct ring | 5 g | 5 × £100 × 18 ÷ 24 | £375 |
| 22ct bangle | 20 g | 20 × £100 × 22 ÷ 24 | £1,833 |
Gemstones, clasps and hollow pieces change the sum, because only the gold counts. You can run your own numbers in the gold calculator.
What do UK gold hallmarks mean?
A hallmark is a legal guarantee of the precious metal content of a piece. UK government guidance says a complete hallmark has three compulsory marks.
- A sponsor's or maker's mark, showing who sent the item for hallmarking
- A metal and fineness mark, such as 375 or 750 in a shape that indicates gold
- An Assay Office mark, showing which of the four UK Assay Offices tested it, London, Edinburgh, Birmingham or Sheffield
A date letter is optional and has not been compulsory since 1999. A separate Convention mark lets articles hallmarked in member countries be sold in the UK without being hallmarked again.
The Assay Offices list these gold standards for UK hallmarks, 999, 990, 916.6, 750, 585 and 375.
Gold items below 1 gram do not need a hallmark. Above that weight, government guidance says that if you are sold an unhallmarked piece described as gold, the seller is breaking the law. That applies in a shop or online.
If you are buying second-hand, check for the three marks before you pay, and ask the seller about any piece that has only a number stamped on it.
Does the UK charge VAT on gold?
It depends on what kind of gold it is.
| Type of gold | VAT position |
|---|---|
| Jewellery and other non-investment gold | Standard rate, currently 20% |
| Investment gold bars and wafers of at least 995 fineness, in weights accepted by bullion markets | Exempt |
| Investment gold coins that meet HMRC's criteria or appear on its list | Exempt |
HMRC's coin criteria are minted after 1800, at least 900 fine, legal tender now or in the past in the country of origin, and normally sold at no more than 180% of the open market value of the gold in the coin. HMRC also keeps a list of qualifying coins.
The gold value on this site does not include VAT. Do not add 20% to the figure above and expect that to be a shop's price, because the price of a finished piece also covers labour and retail costs.
Why is an offer for my old gold lower than this value?
A buyer needs a margin and has refining costs, so an offer will normally be below the calculated value. Searches like "9ct gold price per gram cash converters" are really asking how close a given buyer comes to the true value. Ask two or three buyers for a figure per gram for your carat, and compare each with the value above.
Selling jewellery can also raise tax questions in some cases, and gold coins are treated differently from bars, which we cover in our guide to Capital Gains Tax on gold in the UK.
The previous days table shows the calculated value over the last 30 trading days. The rules above were checked on 10 November 2026, and they can change.
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Common questions
What is the gold price per gram in the UK today?
The calculated value is 100.84 GBP for 24ct, 92.43 GBP for 22ct, 75.63 GBP for 18ct and 37.81 GBP for 9ct. The UK gold price page shows the time of the last update.
What is 9ct gold worth per gram in the UK?
The calculated 9ct value is 37.81 GBP per gram, because 9ct is 37.5% pure gold. See the 9ct price page, and expect a buyer to offer less than this.
Does gold need a hallmark in the UK?
Gold items of 1 gram or more that are described as gold must carry a UK-recognised hallmark, under the Hallmarking Act 1973. Our guide to tax on gold covers coins, which are a separate matter.
What does 375 mean on gold?
375 is the hallmark number for 9ct gold, meaning at least 375 parts per thousand are gold. See the 9ct price page for the current value per gram.
Is there VAT on gold in the UK?
Jewellery is charged at the standard rate of 20%, while investment gold that meets HMRC's definition is exempt. The value on the UK gold price page does not include VAT.