Gold Price Per Gram in Pakistan Today (1g, 2g, 5g, 10g)
Gold Price Per Gram in Pakistan — Today’s Rate
The gram is the metric unit increasingly used by younger, urban buyers and online retailers. Below is today’s per-gram gold price broken down by all four commonly traded karats.
| Karat | Price (PKR) |
|---|---|
| 24K | Rs. 36,523 |
| 22K | Rs. 33,479 |
| 21K | Rs. 31,958 |
| 18K | Rs. 27,392 |
Source: Karachi Sarafa Jewellers Association-linked rate, updated Friday, 17 July 2026, 06:00 PM PST.
Gram to Other Units — Quick Conversion
Not sure how a gram compares to a tola, gram or ounce? Use the table below, or jump straight to our free gold price calculator to convert any weight instantly.
| Unit | Grams | 24K Value (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Tola | 11.6638 g | Rs. 425,997 |
| 1 Gram | 1 g | Rs. 36,523 |
| 10 Grams | 10 g | Rs. 365,230 |
| 1 Ounce (Troy) | 31.1035 g | Rs. 1,135,993 |
Why Pakistan Still Quotes Gold by the Tola
The tola (11.664 grams) is a centuries-old South Asian weight unit that predates the metric system in the region, and Pakistan’s Sarafa Bazaars have never fully switched away from it. Even as younger buyers and online jewellers increasingly quote in grams, the tola remains the number printed on rate boards in Karachi, Lahore and every other city’s gold market, which is why we show both units side by side on every page.
Tips for Buying Gold by Weight
- Always confirm which unit — tola or gram — the quoted price refers to before agreeing on a deal; a mix-up can mean an 11.66x price difference.
- Ask the jeweller to weigh the piece in front of you on a certified digital scale.
- Making charges (ujrat) are added on top of the pure-metal weight price and are usually negotiable, especially on higher-weight pieces.
- For investment purchases, 24K bars or coins sold strictly by weight (tola or gram) avoid making-charge costs entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is gold per gram in Pakistan today?
Gold per gram in Pakistan today is Rs. 36,523 for 24K and Rs. 33,479 for 22K.
How many grams are in 1 tola?
1 tola equals 11.6638 grams, the standard conversion used across Pakistan's gold markets.
How many grams are in 1 troy ounce?
1 troy ounce equals 31.1035 grams — the international unit used for the global XAU/USD gold price.
Does the gram price change every day?
Yes. Like all gold prices in Pakistan, it is revised whenever the Sarafa Association updates the rate, which can happen more than once a day when international prices move sharply.
What is the smallest amount of gold I can buy in Pakistan?
Many dealers and digital gold apps now allow purchases as small as 0.1–1 gram, though physical jewellery shops often have a practical minimum closer to 1 gram.
Does the gram rate change more often than the tola rate?
No, both are simply different units of the same underlying rate and update together whenever the Sarafa Association revises its daily benchmark.
Common Mistakes When Buying Gold by Gram
- Not checking whether a quoted "gram rate" is for 24K or a lower karat — always confirm the karat before comparing prices.
- Assuming gram pricing is always cheaper than tola pricing — it's the same gold, just a smaller reference unit, so the underlying value per gram is identical either way.
- Forgetting that gram-based purchases below a few grams often carry proportionally higher making charges, since minimum labour costs don't scale down with weight.
Why Gram Pricing Is Growing in Pakistan
Digital gold platforms, small-ticket investment products, and younger buyers who think in metric units have all pushed gram-based pricing further into the mainstream in Pakistan's cities. It also makes small, incremental gold purchases — buying 1–2 grams at a time as a savings habit — far more practical than the traditional tola-sized purchase, which requires a much larger lump sum.
Is digital gold the same as owning physical gold?
Reputable digital gold platforms back your holding with real, vaulted physical gold and typically allow redemption for physical delivery above a minimum quantity, though terms vary by provider — always read the specific platform's terms.
What's the minimum gram purchase most platforms allow?
This varies by provider, but many digital gold apps allow purchases starting well under 1 gram, making it one of the most accessible ways to start saving in gold.
Gram Pricing for Small, Regular Savers
Buying a gram or two of gold on a regular schedule — monthly, for example — is an increasingly common savings discipline among younger Pakistani earners who want exposure to gold without committing a large lump sum at once. Gram-based pricing makes this style of "gold accumulation" practical in a way tola-based purchasing traditionally wasn't.
Gram Rate and Digital Gold Platforms
Several Pakistani fintech and banking apps now offer digital gold priced per gram, letting users buy fractional amounts backed by physical, vaulted gold. Compare their quoted gram rate directly against the figures on this page — and check for any platform or storage fee — before deciding between digital and physical gold.