Live Saudi Gold Rate Today: Gram and Tola Prices in SAR

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🪙 Saudi Gold Rate Today (Grams & Tolas)

Purity	Fineness	Price per Gram	Price per Tola (11.66g)	Market Note
24 Karat	99.9% Pure	SAR 468.71	SAR 5,466.94	Bullion bars and mint coins
22 Karat	91.6% Pure	SAR 429.65	SAR 5,011.35	Expat South Asian jewelry sets
21 Karat ★	87.5% Pure	SAR 410.12	SAR 4,783.56	Benchmark Saudi wedding gold
18 Karat	75.0% Pure	SAR 351.53	SAR 4,100.18	Modern and Italian pieces

Instant Gold & Tola Value Converter

Quantity

Unit

Purity Karat

Estimated Metal Value

SAR 4,783.56

Conversion Base: 1 Tola = 11.6638 Grams @ SAR 410.12/g

Making Fees & Taxes: Not included (raw bullion rate)

About Saudi Gold Rate Today (Grams & Tolas)

Gold trading across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reflects centuries of heritage, from the bustling alleys of Souq Al-Thumairi in Riyadh and the historic gold market of Al-Balad in Jeddah to Souq Al-Hob in Dammam. Domestic gold rates in Saudi Arabia are tethered directly to international precious metals bullion benchmarks traded on the COMEX and London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), converted at the official currency peg of 3.75 SAR per US Dollar.

Trading purities cater to the Kingdom's diverse population: 24 Karat represents pure 99.9% investment bullion bars; 22 Karat is favoured for South Asian ornaments; 21 Karat serves as the traditional benchmark for Saudi and Arab bridal suites; and 18 Karat is prevalent in modern gemstone-encrusted collections. In addition to metric grams, tola measurements (1 tola equals 11.6638 grams) are widely utilized by Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi communities across Saudi Arabia.

How It Works & Key Standards

Live Spot Benchmark: Spot gold prices are tracked in USD per troy ounce and converted to Saudi Riyals at 3.75 SAR/USD.
Karat Calculation: Pure 24K gold is calculated as (Spot Price / 31.1035). 22K is 22/24 (91.6%), 21K is 21/24 (87.5%), and 18K is 18/24 (75.0%).
Tola Conversion: One standard South Asian tola equals exactly 11.6638 grams.
Market Quotation: Displayed figures reflect pure metal scrap benchmark prices, excluding jeweler crafting fees (masnaiya) and VAT.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams are in one tola of gold in Saudi Arabia?

One standard tola equals exactly 11.6638 metric grams. Tola measurements remain widely utilized in South Asian gold trading across Riyadh, Jeddah, and the Eastern Province.

Why is 21 Karat the predominant standard in Saudi gold souqs?

21 Karat contains 87.5% pure gold alloyed with 12.5% copper and silver, offering the rich traditional golden color desired for Gulf bridal gifts while maintaining structural durability for heirloom sets.

Are gold bullion bars subject to Value Added Tax in Saudi Arabia?

Investment bullion bars and qualifying coins with a minimum purity of 99% (24 Karat) are exempt from VAT under ZATCA regulations. Finished gold jewelry carries the standard 15% VAT on the entire retail purchase price.

What is the craftsmanship fee (masna'iya) in Saudi gold shops?

Masna'iya represents the jeweler's labor and manufacturing fee, typically ranging from SAR 15 to SAR 60 or more per gram depending on intricate machine or hand craftsmanship.