Convert gold weight between kilograms and troy ounces in either direction. Enter a weight, select the conversion you need, and calculate the result using the standard precious-metal conversion of 1 troy ounce = 31.1034768 grams.
Convert kilograms to troy ounces or troy ounces to kilograms.
Troy ounce is the standard ounce used for precious metals. Gold purity does not change the basic mass conversion.
Precious metals such as gold are commonly quoted and traded using troy ounces. One troy ounce equals exactly 31.1034768 grams. Since one kilogram contains 1,000 grams, one kilogram is approximately 32.1507465686 troy ounces.
For example, 1 kilogram of gold converts to approximately 32.15074657 troy ounces.
To convert troy ounces into kilograms, multiply the troy-ounce weight by 0.0311034768.
For example, 32.1507465686 troy ounces is approximately one kilogram.
| Gold Weight | Troy Ounces |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kg | ≈ 3.215074657 troy oz |
| 0.25 kg | ≈ 8.037686642 troy oz |
| 0.5 kg | ≈ 16.075373284 troy oz |
| 1 kg | ≈ 32.150746569 troy oz |
| 2 kg | ≈ 64.301493137 troy oz |
| 5 kg | ≈ 160.753732843 troy oz |
| 10 kg | ≈ 321.507465686 troy oz |
| 20 kg | ≈ 643.014931372 troy oz |
| Troy Ounces | Kilograms |
|---|---|
| 1 troy oz | 0.0311034768 kg |
| 5 troy oz | 0.155517384 kg |
| 10 troy oz | 0.311034768 kg |
| 20 troy oz | 0.622069536 kg |
| 32.150746569 troy oz | ≈ 1 kg |
| 50 troy oz | 1.55517384 kg |
| 100 troy oz | 3.11034768 kg |
| 500 troy oz | 15.5517384 kg |
A troy ounce is the standard ounce used for weighing and pricing many precious metals, including gold, silver, platinum and palladium. It is different from the avoirdupois ounce commonly used for everyday products.
This distinction is important when reading gold prices. A gold price quoted per troy ounce should not be treated as a price per ordinary ounce.
The troy ounce and avoirdupois ounce are different units. A troy ounce weighs 31.1034768 grams, while a standard avoirdupois ounce is approximately 28.349523125 grams.
| Ounce Type | Grams | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| Troy ounce | 31.1034768 g | Precious metals |
| Avoirdupois ounce | 28.349523125 g | Everyday goods |
For gold calculations, use the troy ounce unless the source explicitly states another measurement.
No. The kilogram-to-troy-ounce conversion is a mass conversion and does not depend on whether the gold is 24K, 22K, 18K or another fineness.
Purity matters separately when determining the amount of fine gold within an alloy.
For example, a 1 kg gold alloy remains 1 kg regardless of its fineness. The fine-gold content is calculated separately using its fineness.
Kilograms are particularly useful for describing larger quantities of precious metal, while troy ounces are widely used for market quotations, bullion specifications and precious-metal trading.
A one-kilogram gold bar therefore represents approximately 32.15074657 troy ounces of gross mass. Converting between the units can make specifications and price quotations easier to compare.
Bullion products may be described by their mass in kilograms or troy ounces. Converting the units helps verify that the stated quantities are consistent.
A gold price quoted per troy ounce can be related to a kilogram price after converting the weight units.
Larger precious-metal inventories may be recorded in kilograms while market data is quoted in troy ounces. Unit conversion helps maintain consistent records.
| Unit | Equivalent in Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 grain | 0.06479891 g |
| 1 gram | 1 g |
| 1 pennyweight | 1.55517384 g |
| 1 tola | 11.6638125 g |
| 1 troy ounce | 31.1034768 g |
| 1 kilogram | 1,000 g |
These are mass relationships. Gold price, purity and fine-metal content are separate considerations.
If a gold price is quoted per troy ounce and you need an equivalent kilogram price, multiply the troy-ounce price by approximately 32.1507465686.
If a price is quoted per kilogram and you need a troy-ounce equivalent, divide the kilogram price by approximately 32.1507465686.
Actual gold pricing can also include purity differences, dealer premiums, fabrication charges, taxes, shipping and other costs, so a simple unit conversion should not be treated as a complete valuation.
This calculator converts mass between kilograms and troy ounces. It does not determine gold purity, authenticity, market value, dealer buyback value or fabrication charges.
It does not use live gold prices. Weight conversion should therefore be kept separate from any current-market valuation.
For physical bullion or jewellery, use verified scale measurements and reliable product specifications for decisions involving actual metal.
One kilogram equals approximately 32.1507465686 troy ounces.
One troy ounce equals 0.0311034768 kilograms.
Multiply the kilogram weight by approximately 32.1507465686.
Multiply the troy-ounce weight by 0.0311034768.
No. The conversion is based on gross mass and is independent of gold purity.
No. One troy ounce is 31.1034768 grams, while an avoirdupois ounce is approximately 28.349523125 grams.
10 kilograms equals approximately 321.507465686 troy ounces.
No. It converts gold weight only and does not require a live gold price.