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As of October 19, 2026, the platinum to gold ratio is 0.397, meaning one ounce of platinum buys 0.397 ounces of gold. Platinum trades at $1,645.44 per ounce and gold at $4,143.19 per ounce. Over the past 52 weeks the ratio has ranged from 0.368 to 0.549.
The platinum to gold ratio is the price of platinum divided by the price of gold. At the latest snapshot: $1,645.44 divided by $4,143.19 = 0.397.
The platinum-to-gold ratio shows platinum's value relative to gold. Despite annual platinum mine supply running at less than a tenth of gold's, platinum has traded below gold since 2015 due to weaker investment demand.
Why is this ratio important?
A ratio above 1.0 historically indicated strong platinum demand and economic optimism. Some investors view low ratios as a value opportunity for platinum.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has platinum traded below gold since 2015?
Despite annual platinum mine output running at less than a tenth of gold's, gold benefits from much stronger investment, central bank, and jewelry demand. The decline in diesel vehicle market share also weighed on platinum's primary industrial use case.
Has platinum ever been more expensive than gold?
Yes: for most of recent history before 2015, platinum routinely traded above gold, sometimes by 50% or more. The platinum-gold ratio above 1.0 was the historical norm, not the exception.