NATGAS / GOLD
Live value-equivalence ratio between Natural Gas (US Henry Hub) and Gold from public commodity-price data.
Delayed reference data, provided “as is”. Informational only — not investment advice.
NATGAS to GOLD — value-equivalence ratio
1 MMBtu NATGAS = 0.0008 oz GOLD (by market value)
| NATGAS (MMBtu) | GOLD (oz) |
|---|---|
| 1 MMBtu | 0.0008 oz |
| 5 MMBtu | 0.004 oz |
| 10 MMBtu | 0.008 oz |
| 50 MMBtu | 0.04 oz |
| 100 MMBtu | 0.08 oz |
| 500 MMBtu | 0.38 oz |
| 1,000 MMBtu | 0.76 oz |
NATGAS/GOLD ratio — recent history
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NATGAS to GOLD ratio?
It’s the value-equivalence ratio of their prices — how many units of Gold (GOLD) equal one unit of Natural Gas (US Henry Hub) (NATGAS) by current market value. Relative-value ratios like this are tracked as spread metrics (e.g. the WTI/Brent spread, the gold/silver ratio, or the gasoline/crude “crack”).
Where does the NATGAS/GOLD data come from?
From public commodity-price data: U.S. EIA daily spot prices (energy) and IMF Primary Commodity Prices (monthly; metals, agriculture, natural gas) — both public-domain. Prices are fetched live and cached server-side to keep request volume polite.
Is this investment or trading advice?
No. This page is informational and educational only. The data is delayed and provided “as is” without warranty, and nothing here is a recommendation to buy, sell, or trade. Energy markets are volatile — consult a licensed professional before making financial decisions.
Can I use this for arbitrage?
The ratio history can support relative-value research, but genuine arbitrage requires real-time data, low-latency execution, and capital that this informational page does not provide. Treat it as a research aid, not an execution tool.
How often is the NATGAS/GOLD ratio updated?
Energy prices (EIA) are published once per U.S. business day; metals, agriculture, and natural-gas prices (IMF) are published monthly. There is no update on weekends or U.S. holidays, so the figure shown reflects the most recent published price.
Commodity price data: U.S. EIA (energy) and IMF Primary Commodity Prices (metals/ag/natgas), public domain. Provided “as is” without warranty. Informational only — not investment advice.