Compare Gold & Silver

Value two items side by side at current spot prices.

Gold/silver ratio right now: 66.9 (ounces of silver per ounce of gold)

Gold
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Frequently asked questions

What is the gold to silver ratio?

The gold-to-silver ratio is how many ounces of silver it takes to buy one ounce of gold, calculated by dividing the gold spot price by the silver spot price. It's a common way to compare relative value between the two metals.

What has the gold-to-silver ratio historically averaged?

The ratio has varied widely over time, from below 20 to above 100. There's no fixed 'correct' level — it reflects shifting supply, demand, and investor sentiment for each metal. This is informational only, not investment advice.

Why is gold worth so much more than silver?

Gold is scarcer, more central to central bank reserves, and seen primarily as a store of value, while silver has a lower per-ounce price and larger industrial supply and use, which keeps its price lower relative to gold.