Gold Price Today in Sri Lanka stands at Rs. 340,050 for 22 Carat gold weighing 8 grams, or one pawn, as of October 1, 2026, while the 24 Carat rate is Rs. 370,900 for the same weight.
Gold Price Today in Sri Lanka shows 22 Carat gold at Rs. 340,050 per pawn
Gold prices remain an important reference point for consumers, jewellery buyers and investors monitoring movements in the precious metals market. The latest rates provide a snapshot of the prices applicable to different gold purities and units in Sri Lanka.
As of October 1, a 22 Carat gold gram is priced at Rs. 42,510. Based on the same rate, 8 grams, commonly referred to as one pawn, is priced at Rs. 340,050. The 22 Carat category is particularly relevant to jewellery buyers because this purity is widely used in gold jewellery.
The Sri Lanka gold price for 24 Carat gold is higher, reflecting its greater purity. One gram of 24 Carat gold is priced at Rs. 46,370, while 8 grams is valued at Rs. 370,900.
The difference between the two rates is linked primarily to gold purity. 24 Carat gold represents a higher level of purity, while 22 Carat gold contains a smaller proportion of other metals. As a result, prices differ depending on the carat and weight being considered.
The latest 22 Carat gold price also shows that one gram is priced at Rs. 42,510, compared with Rs. 40,580 for 21 Carat gold. For an 8-gram unit, 21 Carat gold is priced at Rs. 324,600.
The reported price of a gold ounce is Rs. 1,314,333. This provides another reference point for tracking the value of gold beyond the commonly used gram and pawn measurements.
| Gold Unit | Gold Price |
|---|---|
| Gold Ounce | Rs. 1,314,333.00 |
| 24 Carat 1 Gram | Rs. 46,370.00 |
| 24 Carat 8 Grams (1 Pawn) | Rs. 370,900.00 |
| 22 Carat 1 Gram | Rs. 42,510.00 |
| 22 Carat 8 Grams (1 Pawn) | Rs. 340,050.00 |
| 21 Carat 1 Gram | Rs. 40,580.00 |
| 21 Carat 8 Grams (1 Pawn) | Rs. 324,600.00 |
For consumers, comparing the price by both purity and weight is important when assessing the cost of a gold purchase. A buyer considering 22 Carat jewellery, for example, would use the 22 Carat rate rather than the higher 24 Carat rate as the relevant reference.
Gold Price Today in Sri Lanka can change over time as local and international market conditions shift. Currency movements, international gold prices, market demand and other factors can influence the rates available to consumers.
The figures for October 1, 2026 therefore provide a specific daily reference rather than a fixed long-term price. Actual jewellery prices may also differ depending on the product, making charges, retailer pricing and other applicable costs.
For buyers and investors monitoring the precious metals market, the latest rates offer a useful comparison across 21 Carat, 22 Carat and 24 Carat gold. On the latest figures, 24 Carat gold remains the highest-priced category per gram, while 22 Carat gold at Rs. 340,050 per pawn provides the key reference for the commonly used 8-gram unit.