Kilograms to Troy Ounces Converter
Convert kilograms (kg) to troy ounces (ozt) for precious metals. 1 kilogram = 32.1507 troy ounces. Useful for valuing kilo bars and bulk bullion purchases.
Weight Converter
Quick Reference — Kilograms to Troy Ounces
| Kilograms | Troy Ounces |
|---|---|
| 0.5 kg | 16.08 ozt |
| 1 kg | 32.15 ozt |
| 2 kg | 64.30 ozt |
| 5 kg | 160.75 ozt |
| 10 kg | 321.51 ozt |
| 25 kg | 803.77 ozt |
| 50 kg | 1607.54 ozt |
Kilo Bars in the Precious Metals Market
The 1-kilogram bar (32.15 troy ounces) is one of the most popular formats for both gold and silver bullion. Kilo gold bars are favored by institutional investors and central banks for their balance of value density and manageability. Kilo silver bars are a popular choice for retail investors looking for lower premiums per ounce compared to smaller bars and coins.
Major refiners such as PAMP Suisse, Valcambi, Heraeus, and the Perth Mint produce kilo bars in gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. These bars typically carry a fineness of .9999 (four nines) and are stamped with the refiner's hallmark, weight, purity, and a unique serial number.
London Good Delivery Bars
The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) sets the standard for “Good Delivery” bars, which are the bars traded on the wholesale London market. A Good Delivery gold bar weighs approximately 400 troy ounces (about 12.4 kg), while a Good Delivery silver bar weighs approximately 1,000 troy ounces (about 31.1 kg).
These large-format bars are held in LBMA-approved vaults and form the backbone of the global precious metals market. When central banks or ETFs report gold holdings in tonnes, each metric tonne equals 32,150.7 troy ounces — the equivalent of roughly 80 Good Delivery gold bars.
Why Kilograms Matter
While troy ounces are the pricing standard, the metric system (kilograms and grams) is used worldwide for weighing and manufacturing. Central bank reserves are often reported in metric tonnes, and many Asian markets — particularly in China, Japan, and India — commonly trade gold in kilogram increments. Being able to convert between kilograms and troy ounces is essential for anyone participating in the global precious metals market.