Convert gold weight from troy ounces to grams using the standard
precious-metal conversion. Enter a troy-ounce weight to calculate the
equivalent number of grams and see additional common gold-weight
equivalents.
How Many Grams Are in a Troy Ounce of Gold?
One troy ounce of gold equals exactly
31.1034768 grams. The troy ounce is the conventional
precious-metal weight unit used for gold, silver, platinum and palladium.
1 troy ounce = 31.1034768 grams
To convert troy ounces to grams, multiply the number of troy ounces by
31.1034768.
Grams = Troy Ounces × 31.1034768
Troy Ounces to Grams Conversion Formula
The conversion is a direct mass calculation and does not depend on gold
price or purity.
Gold Weight in Grams =
Troy Ounces × 31.1034768
For example, a gold weight of 2.5 troy ounces converts to:
2.5 × 31.1034768 = 77.758692 grams
This same formula works for small quantities, bullion bars, coins,
jewellery weights and larger precious-metal holdings.
Common Troy Ounce to Gram Conversions
| Troy Ounces |
Grams |
| 0.01 troy oz | 0.311034768 g |
| 0.1 troy oz | 3.11034768 g |
| 0.25 troy oz | 7.7758692 g |
| 0.5 troy oz | 15.5517384 g |
| 1 troy oz | 31.1034768 g |
| 2 troy oz | 62.2069536 g |
| 5 troy oz | 155.517384 g |
| 10 troy oz | 311.034768 g |
| 20 troy oz | 622.069536 g |
| 32.1507466 troy oz | ≈ 1,000 g |
Troy Ounce vs Regular Ounce
A troy ounce is different from the avoirdupois ounce used for many
everyday products.
| Unit |
Mass in Grams |
Typical Use |
| Troy ounce |
31.1034768 g |
Precious metals |
| Avoirdupois ounce |
28.349523125 g |
General goods |
This distinction is important when reading gold prices or bullion
specifications. A precious-metal quotation stated per ounce normally
refers to the troy ounce.
Do not use the ordinary 28.3495-gram ounce when converting a gold price or
gold weight quoted in troy ounces.
Does Gold Purity Change the Conversion?
No. The conversion between troy ounces and grams is based on mass and is
independent of purity.
One troy ounce of 24K gold and one troy ounce of 18K gold both have a gross
mass of 31.1034768 grams. What changes is the amount of fine gold contained
in that weight.
Fine Gold Weight = Gross Weight × Purity Fraction
For example, one troy ounce of 18K gold contains approximately:
31.1034768 × 0.75 = 23.3276076 g fine gold
Gold Bullion and Troy-Ounce Weights
Troy ounces are widely used for precious-metal bullion because the unit
provides a standardized way to state the mass of gold being traded.
Gold coins
Many bullion coins are specified using troy-ounce denominations.
Always check the stated fineness and fine-gold content when evaluating
a particular coin.
Gold bars
Bars may be listed in troy ounces, grams or kilograms. Converting them
to a common unit makes weight comparisons easier.
Inventory and trading
Converting troy ounces into grams can be useful when maintaining metric
inventory records or comparing products quoted using different units.
Troy Ounce Equivalents in Other Gold Units
| 1 Troy Ounce |
Equivalent |
| Grams |
31.1034768 g |
| Milligrams |
31,103.4768 mg |
| Kilograms |
0.0311034768 kg |
| Tola |
≈ 2.66667 tola |
| Pennyweight |
20 DWT |
| Grains |
480 grains |
Reverse Conversion: Grams to Troy Ounces
The reverse conversion uses division instead of multiplication.
Troy Ounces = Grams ÷ 31.1034768
For example, 100 grams of gold equals approximately:
100 ÷ 31.1034768 ≈ 3.215075 troy oz
The two conversions are mathematical inverses and use the same standard
conversion constant.
Important Limitations
This tool converts weight only. It does not determine gold purity,
authenticity, market value or dealer buyback value.
It does not use live gold prices. If you are evaluating a gold product,
the converted weight should be considered separately from the product's
price, purity, premium, taxes and other costs.
For physical gold, use verified scale measurements and reliable assay or
fineness information for product-specific decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams are in one troy ounce of gold?
One troy ounce equals exactly 31.1034768 grams.
How do I convert troy ounces of gold to grams?
Multiply the troy-ounce weight by 31.1034768.
Is a troy ounce the same as a regular ounce?
No. A troy ounce is 31.1034768 grams, while a standard avoirdupois ounce is
approximately 28.349523125 grams.
How many grams are in 10 troy ounces of gold?
10 troy ounces equals 311.034768 grams.
Does gold purity affect troy-ounce to gram conversion?
No. The conversion is based on mass and is independent of purity.
Why are troy ounces used for gold?
The troy ounce is the conventional weight unit used for precious metals.
Can I convert grams back to troy ounces?
Yes. Divide grams by 31.1034768.
Does this converter use live gold prices?
No. It is a weight conversion tool and does not require a gold price.