Platinum priced in gold
What Platinum is worth when the price is counted in gold instead of dollars.
One troy ounce of gold was worth 2.49 ounces of platinum on 9 October 2026.
Price in US dollars: $1,693
Change in gold and in US dollars
| Period | In gold | In US dollars |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | −2.4% | +3.6% |
| 5 years | −31.3% | +64.9% |
| 10 years | −47.7% | +76.6% |
As of 9 October 2026. Over ten years, Platinum gained 76.6% in US dollars and lost 47.7% against gold.
Platinum in gold terms
Platinum is rarer than gold and was for long periods the more expensive of the two. It is used mainly in industry, above all in vehicle exhaust systems, which ties its price to manufacturing in a way gold's is not. The chart shows how the two metals have traded places, in ounces of one per ounce of the other.
Questions about Platinum in gold
How much is Platinum worth in gold?
One troy ounce of gold was worth 2.49 ounces of platinum on 9 October 2026. Its price in US dollars was $1,693.
How has Platinum performed in gold terms?
Measured in gold, Platinum changed by −2.4% over one year, −31.3% over five years, −47.7% over ten years, as of 9 October 2026. In US dollars the changes were +3.6% over one year, +64.9% over five years, +76.6% over ten years.