Palladium Price Per Gram Today
As of April 1, 2026 at 3:50 AM UTC, the palladium price per gram is $47.47 for pure palladium. The live spot price is $1,478.00 per troy ounce.
Palladium Price by Purity
| Purity | Per Gram | Per Troy Oz |
|---|---|---|
| .999 | $47.47 | $1,476.52 |
| .950 | $45.14 | $1,404.10 |
| .900 | $42.77 | $1,330.20 |
| .850 | $40.39 | $1,256.30 |
| .500 | $23.76 | $739.00 |
Last updated: April 1, 2026 at 3:50 AM UTC
Why Palladium Prices Matter
Palladium is one of the four major precious metals traded on global markets. Over 80% of palladium demand comes from catalytic converters in gasoline vehicles. This industrial demand is what drives the price. Palladium hit an all-time high above $3,000/oz in 2022 due to supply shortages from Russia (which produces about 40% of the world supply) and strong automotive demand. The price has since come down but remains volatile. Understanding the per-gram price helps anyone selling palladium jewelry, dental scrap, or catalytic converter material.
Common Sources of Palladium
The biggest source of scrap palladium is catalytic converters from gasoline vehicles. Dental crowns and bridges represent another significant source — palladium alloys have been used in dentistry for decades. Electronics also contain palladium in multilayer ceramic capacitors and circuit board contacts. Palladium jewelry exists but is less common than platinum, appearing especially in white gold alloys where palladium is sometimes used instead of nickel. Palladium bullion coins include the Canadian Palladium Maple Leaf and the American Palladium Eagle.
Palladium Purity and Hallmarks
.999 fine is standard for bullion coins and bars. .950 is used in some jewelry. .500 and lower purities appear in dental alloys and some industrial applications. Palladium jewelry may be stamped "Pd," "500Pd," "950Pd," or "PALL." Dental palladium alloys vary widely in purity from 40% to 80% palladium, with the remainder being gold, silver, copper, or other metals. When selling dental scrap, ask the buyer to test the alloy composition — the palladium content determines the value.
Selling Palladium Scrap
Catalytic converter recyclers pay based on the palladium, platinum, and rhodium content. Prices vary widely by converter type and vehicle make/model. Dental scrap buyers typically pay 85–95% of melt value for palladium dental alloys. For palladium jewelry, expect 70–85% of melt. Always weigh and test purity before selling. The per-gram prices on this page give you the baseline to evaluate any offer.
For a full palladium melt value calculation, use our palladium melt value calculator. Compare with platinum price per gram, check scrap gold values, or return to the melt value calculator homepage.