1 Pawn Gold Price in Sri Lanka Today
Today's gold rate per pawn (පවුන්) — the traditional Sri Lankan unit equal to 8 grams. Whether you search for "1 pawn gold price", "1 pound gold price", or "8 gram gold rate", this is the page with accurate, LBMA-sourced prices updated daily.
22K Gold — 1 Pawn (8 Grams)
Rs. 355,850.00
Last updated: April 5, 2026
Today's Gold Price per Pawn — All Karats
The pawn (පවුන්) is the standard unit for gold pricing in Sri Lanka, equal to 8 grams. Below are today's prices for 1 pawn of gold across all four karat grades, sourced from the LBMA spot price and converted at the CBSL exchange rate.
91.7% Pure · 1 Pawn (8g)
Rs. 355,850.00
99.9% Pure · 1 Pawn (8g)
Rs. 388,100.00
87.5% Pure · 1 Pawn (8g)
Rs. 339,650.00
75.0% Pure · 1 Pawn (8g)
Rs. 291,120.00
Note: Prices shown are indicative market rates. Retail prices at jewelry shops include making charges (5-15%), wastage (3-5%), and taxes. See our gold buying guide for details.
What is a Pawn (පවුන්)?
The pawn (Sinhala: පවුන්, pronounced "paw-un"; Tamil: பவுன், pronounced "pa-vun") is Sri Lanka's traditional unit for measuring gold. One pawn equals exactly 8 grams of gold.
This unit is universally used across all jewelry shops in Sri Lanka — from large chain retailers in Colombo like Vogue Jewellers, Raja Jewellers, and Swarnamahal to small family-run shops in rural towns. When a Sri Lankan jeweler quotes a "gold rate", they almost always mean the price per pawn (8 grams) of 22K gold.
The pawn is so deeply embedded in Sri Lankan culture that even younger generations who are familiar with the metric system still refer to gold weights in pawns. Wedding invitations, dowry discussions, and gold loan assessments all use the pawn as the standard unit. A bride's wedding jewelry set, for example, is typically described as "a 5-pawn chain" rather than "a 40-gram chain."
For per-gram prices, simply divide the pawn price by 8. For instance, today's 22K pawn price of Rs. 355,850.00 equals Rs. 44,480.00 per gram.
Historical Origin of the Pawn Unit
The word "pawn" is a Sinhalese adaptation of the English word "pound", introduced during the British colonial period (1815-1948). When the British established formal gold trading in Ceylon, they used their own measurement systems. The "sovereign" — a British gold coin weighing approximately 7.98 grams — became the practical trading unit, rounded to 8 grams for convenience.
Over generations, the English "pound" was phonetically adapted into Sinhala as "පවුන්" (pawun) and into Tamil as "பவுன்" (pavun). The unit became so ingrained in local commerce that it survived independence, decimalization of the currency, and the adoption of the metric system — remaining the dominant unit for gold trading to this day.
Interestingly, the same British influence created similar units across South Asia. In India, the "sovereign" (also 8 grams) is the standard unit in South Indian states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala, reflecting the shared colonial heritage of the gold trade across the region.
Pawn vs Pound — Are They the Same?
Yes, in Sri Lankan gold terminology, "pawn" and "pound" refer to the exact same unit — 8 grams.
Many people search for "1 pound gold price in Sri Lanka" or "gold pound price Sri Lanka" when they actually mean the pawn price. This is because the Sinhala word "පවුන්" sounds like "pound" when transliterated to English, and both terms are used interchangeably in everyday conversation.
Important distinction:The Sri Lankan gold "pound" (pawn) of 8 grams should not be confused with the avoirdupois pound (453.6 grams) used for general weight measurement in Western countries, or the troy pound (373.2 grams) used in precious metals trading internationally.
| Unit | Weight | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lankan Pawn / Pound | 8 grams | Local gold jewelry trade |
| Avoirdupois Pound | 453.6 grams | General weight (US/UK) |
| Troy Pound | 373.2 grams | International precious metals |
Pawn to Gram Conversion Table
Use this table to quickly convert between pawns and grams, along with today's 22K gold price for each quantity.
| Pawns | Grams | 22K Price (LKR) | 24K Price (LKR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pawn | 8g | Rs. 355,840.00 | Rs. 388,160.00 |
| 2 pawns | 16g | Rs. 711,680.00 | Rs. 776,320.00 |
| 3 pawns | 24g | Rs. 1,067,520.00 | Rs. 1,164,480.00 |
| 4 pawns | 32g | Rs. 1,423,360.00 | Rs. 1,552,640.00 |
| 5 pawns | 40g | Rs. 1,779,200.00 | Rs. 1,940,800.00 |
| 10 pawns | 80g | Rs. 3,558,400.00 | Rs. 3,881,600.00 |
Typical Jewelry Weights in Pawns
When shopping for gold jewelry in Sri Lanka, it helps to know the typical weight range for common items. Weights vary by design, but these are the standard ranges you'll find across most jewelry shops.
Wedding Chain (මංගල දාමය)
3 - 5 pawns
24 - 40g
22K Price Range
Rs. 1,067,520.00 – Rs. 1,779,200.00
Bangles (වළලු)
1.5 - 2 pawns
12 - 16g
22K Price Range
Rs. 533,760.00 – Rs. 711,680.00
Earrings (කරාබු)
0.3 - 0.5 pawns
2.4 - 4g
22K Price Range
Rs. 106,752.00 – Rs. 177,920.00
Ring (මුදු)
0.5 - 1 pawn
4 - 8g
22K Price Range
Rs. 177,920.00 – Rs. 355,840.00
Prices shown are for gold content only. Actual retail prices will include making charges and wastage. See our gold buying guide for a full breakdown of costs.
30-Day Gold Price History per Pawn
The table below shows the daily 22K gold price per pawn (8 grams) in Sri Lanka over the past 30 days, sourced from the LBMA afternoon fix and converted at the CBSL exchange rate.
| Date | 22K / Pawn | 24K / Pawn | 21K / Pawn | 18K / Pawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2026 | Rs. 355,850.00 | Rs. 388,100.00 | Rs. 339,650.00 | Rs. 291,120.00 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Rs. 355,850.00 | Rs. 388,100.00 | Rs. 339,650.00 | Rs. 291,120.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Rs. 350,850.00 | Rs. 382,720.00 | Rs. 334,880.00 | Rs. 287,040.00 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Rs. 345,350.00 | Rs. 376,720.00 | Rs. 329,680.00 | Rs. 282,540.00 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Rs. 343,000.00 | Rs. 374,160.00 | Rs. 327,440.00 | Rs. 280,620.00 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Rs. 347,100.00 | Rs. 378,640.00 | Rs. 331,360.00 | Rs. 283,980.00 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Rs. 350,400.00 | Rs. 382,240.00 | Rs. 334,480.00 | Rs. 286,680.00 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Rs. 338,000.00 | Rs. 368,720.00 | Rs. 322,640.00 | Rs. 276,540.00 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Rs. 339,550.00 | Rs. 370,400.00 | Rs. 324,160.00 | Rs. 277,800.00 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Rs. 353,000.00 | Rs. 385,040.00 | Rs. 336,960.00 | Rs. 288,780.00 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Rs. 360,700.00 | Rs. 393,440.00 | Rs. 344,320.00 | Rs. 295,080.00 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Rs. 366,900.00 | Rs. 400,240.00 | Rs. 350,240.00 | Rs. 300,180.00 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Rs. 367,950.00 | Rs. 401,360.00 | Rs. 351,200.00 | Rs. 301,020.00 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Rs. 367,200.00 | Rs. 400,560.00 | Rs. 350,560.00 | Rs. 300,420.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Rs. 371,700.00 | Rs. 405,440.00 | Rs. 354,800.00 | Rs. 304,080.00 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Rs. 373,450.00 | Rs. 407,360.00 | Rs. 356,480.00 | Rs. 305,520.00 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Rs. 375,050.00 | Rs. 409,120.00 | Rs. 358,000.00 | Rs. 306,840.00 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Rs. 374,450.00 | Rs. 408,480.00 | Rs. 357,440.00 | Rs. 306,360.00 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Rs. 370,050.00 | Rs. 403,680.00 | Rs. 353,280.00 | Rs. 302,760.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Rs. 371,800.00 | Rs. 405,600.00 | Rs. 354,960.00 | Rs. 304,200.00 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Rs. 373,650.00 | Rs. 407,600.00 | Rs. 356,720.00 | Rs. 305,700.00 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Rs. 373,300.00 | Rs. 407,200.00 | Rs. 356,320.00 | Rs. 305,400.00 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Rs. 379,750.00 | Rs. 414,240.00 | Rs. 362,480.00 | Rs. 310,680.00 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Rs. 373,000.00 | Rs. 406,880.00 | Rs. 356,080.00 | Rs. 305,160.00 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Rs. 372,900.00 | Rs. 406,800.00 | Rs. 356,000.00 | Rs. 305,100.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Rs. 373,300.00 | Rs. 407,200.00 | Rs. 356,320.00 | Rs. 305,400.00 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Rs. 372,650.00 | Rs. 406,480.00 | Rs. 355,680.00 | Rs. 304,860.00 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Rs. 372,100.00 | Rs. 405,920.00 | Rs. 355,200.00 | Rs. 304,440.00 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Rs. 365,350.00 | Rs. 398,560.00 | Rs. 348,800.00 | Rs. 298,920.00 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Rs. 364,350.00 | Rs. 397,440.00 | Rs. 347,760.00 | Rs. 298,080.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 1 pawn gold price in Sri Lanka today?
Today's 22K gold price per pawn (8 grams) in Sri Lanka is Rs. 355,850. Prices are derived from the LBMA spot price and CBSL exchange rate, updated daily.
What is a pawn in Sri Lankan gold measurement?
A pawn (පවුන්) is the traditional Sri Lankan unit for measuring gold, equal to exactly 8 grams. It is the standard unit used by virtually all jewelry shops across Sri Lanka when quoting gold prices.
Is 1 pawn the same as 1 pound in gold?
Yes. In Sri Lankan gold terminology, "pawn" and "pound" refer to the same unit — 8 grams. The word "pawn" is derived from the British colonial "pound" unit, which was adapted into Sinhala as "පවුන්" (pawun). When someone searches for "1 pound gold price in Sri Lanka", they mean 1 pawn (8 grams), not the avoirdupois pound (453.6 grams).
How many grams are in 1 pawn of gold?
1 pawn equals exactly 8 grams. This has been the standard in Sri Lanka for over a century, inherited from colonial-era measurement systems and universally adopted by the local gold trade.
Why do Sri Lankan jewelers use pawns instead of grams?
The pawn has been the traditional gold measurement in Sri Lanka since the British colonial era. It provides a convenient unit for pricing jewelry — most pieces like chains, bangles, and rings weigh between 0.5 to 5 pawns. The convention is deeply embedded in Sri Lankan culture and commerce, making it easier for buyers and sellers to communicate.
How do I convert pawns to grams?
Multiply the number of pawns by 8 to get grams. For example: 1 pawn = 8g, 2 pawns = 16g, 3 pawns = 24g, 5 pawns = 40g. To convert grams to pawns, divide by 8.
What is the difference between 22K and 24K gold per pawn?
24K gold is 99.9% pure gold, while 22K is 91.7% pure (alloyed with copper or silver for durability). Today, 24K per pawn costs Rs. 388,100 and 22K costs Rs. 355,850. Most Sri Lankan jewelry is made in 22K because it is more durable for daily wear.
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Disclaimer: Gold rates are provided as a guide only based on LBMA and CBSL data. Actual retail prices include making charges, wastage, and dealer premiums. Always verify current rates with authorized dealers before making transactions.