Current 18K Gold Price Per Gram
18 karat = 75% pure gold (750 fineness). Live rates across 10 major currencies, calculated directly from the international XAU/USD spot price.
18K Gold Price by Currency
All prices derived from live 24K XAU/USD spot × 0.75. Use the karat purity calculator to enter your exact weight.
| Currency | Per Gram |
|---|---|
🇺🇸 $ USD US Dollar | $ 97.75 |
🇪🇺 € EUR Euro | € 85.91 |
🇬🇧 £ GBP British Pound | £ 73.37 |
🇦🇪 د.إ AED UAE Dirham | د.إ 358.98 |
🇸🇦 ﷼ SAR Saudi Riyal | ﷼ 366.55 |
🇵🇰 ₨ PKR Pakistani Rupee | ₨ 27,143.68 |
🇮🇳 ₹ INR Indian Rupee | ₹ 9,443.42 |
🇧🇩 ৳ BDT Bangladeshi Taka | ৳ 12,063.69 |
🇹🇷 ₺ TRY Turkish Lira | ₺ 4,626.13 |
🇲🇾 RM MYR Malaysian Ringgit | RM 399.87 |
Indicative prices only · Source: XAU/USD international spot · Not a dealing quote
What Is 18K Gold?
18 karat gold contains 18 parts pure gold out of 24 — exactly 75% pure gold and 25% alloy metals such as copper, silver, palladium or zinc. The hallmark stamp is "750" (750 parts per 1,000 pure gold), and you will find it on most European fine jewellery, Gulf pieces, and Swiss watches. 18K is also written as "18ct" in British English. The alloy metals improve hardness and scratch resistance without significantly reducing the gold's colour or financial value.
In price terms, 18K gold always costs exactly 75% of the live 24K gold rate. If the international spot price is $3,300 per troy ounce, that equals $106.10 per gram for 24K — and $79.57 per gram for 18K. This relationship is fixed and universal; only the exchange rate component varies by country. You can verify your local rate in the table above or use the Quick Rates calculator for 24K/22K/18K side-by-side.
Why 18K Dominates Fine Jewellery
18K gold is the standard for fine jewellery in Europe, the Gulf, and among luxury watchmakers (Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe) for three reasons: it is hard enough to hold gemstone prongs securely (24K pure gold is too soft), it carries enough gold content for a rich yellow colour, and it accepts rhodium plating well — which is essential for white gold engagement rings. Swiss watchmakers use 18K exclusively for all case and bracelet components.
In South Asia, 22K (91.67% pure) is the jewellery standard — higher purity, softer, but culturally preferred for bridal sets. Compare gold prices across markets using the India vs UAE comparison or the full karat purity calculator to convert any gross weight to pure gold value.
18K vs Other Karats — Price & Purity
| Karat | Purity | Hallmark | Price vs 24K | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | 99.9% | 999 | 100% | Bullion bars, coins, electronics |
| 22K | 91.67% | 916 | 91.7% | South Asian bridal jewellery, Gulf |
| 18K ★ | 75% | 750 | 75% | European fine jewellery, luxury watches |
| 14K | 58.33% | 585 | 58.3% | American everyday jewellery, USA/Canada |
| 10K | 41.67% | 417 | 41.7% | Budget jewellery, fashion pieces |
How to Calculate 18K Gold Price Per Gram
The 31.1035 converts troy ounces to grams (1 troy oz = 31.1035 g). The 0.75 factor is the 18/24 karat ratio. You can cross-check any result using the karat purity calculator — enter any gram weight at 18K and it returns the pure gold mass and live money value in your local currency. For historical 18K prices by month, multiply any value from the gold price history charts by 0.75.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 18K gold good for everyday wear?
Yes — 18K is the fine jewellery sweet spot. It is hard enough for daily activity, holds gemstone prongs securely, and maintains a rich gold appearance. White 18K gold is the standard material for engagement rings in Europe and North America.
Why does my jeweller charge more than the price shown here?
The table above shows the raw melt value of the gold content only. A jeweller adds making charges (labour and design cost), a retail margin, and applicable import duty or sales tax. Making charges typically add 10–25% above melt value for standard pieces.
How is 18K white gold different from 18K yellow gold in price?
Both contain exactly 75% pure gold — only the alloy differs. White 18K uses palladium or nickel, plus rhodium plating for the finish. White 18K pieces often carry a 5–15% premium over yellow 18K of the same weight due to alloy and finishing costs.
Where can I check historical 18K gold prices?
Since 18K is always 75% of the 24K spot, multiply any price from the gold price history archive by 0.75. The year-by-year archive covers monthly closing prices from 1970 to today.