LIVE BULK GOLD PRICE · 60-SECOND REFRESH
Gold price per kilogram is a fine-gold reference
The gold price per kilogram is the market value of 1,000 grams—or about 32.1507466 troy ounces—of fine gold in a selected currency. A physical 1 kg bar normally contains slightly less than one fine kilogram because its fineness is below perfect purity, then adds fabrication, distribution, delivery, insurance, storage and a dealer spread.
Metric gross or fine mass, depending on context.
Derived from 31.1034768 grams per troy ounce.
Fineness applies to the gross bar weight.
Provider and observation time stay visible.
LIVE KILOGRAM WORKBENCH
Price a kilobar from metal value to modeled exit
Start with a source-labelled price per fine kilogram, then enter gross weight and fineness. The tool separates contained-gold value, product premium, fixed purchase expenses, modeled storage and a future buyback discount. It also calculates a conditional break-even kilogram price without pretending to predict the market.
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Checking the current market reference.
Metal value = gross kilograms × purity fraction × price per fine kilogram. For example, 999.9 fineness uses a 0.9999 purity fraction. One kilogram = 32.1507466 troy ounces.
THE TWO CONVERSIONS
Convert the ounce quote without rounding too early
NIST's precious-metals conversion information gives 31.1034768 grams per troy ounce. Keep that full conversion through the calculation and round only the displayed result; repeated use of 32.15 can create material differences on large transactions.
WORKED KILOBAR EXAMPLE
A $80,000/kg reference can become an $82,541.76 acquisition
The fine-gold market reference in USD at one observation time.
1 gross kg × 0.9999 × $80,000.
A 3% premium adds $2,399.76; entered delivery and payment costs add $150.
With a future 1% buyback discount, break-even is about $83,383.85 per fine kg.
That conditional break-even is about 4.23% above the starting reference before storage. It assumes the bar remains accepted at the entered fineness and the same buyback discount. Actual dealer bids, assay costs, currency and market liquidity can change.
KILOBAR VS. GOOD DELIVERY
A one-kilogram bar is not a London wholesale bar
“400-ounce bar” is a market nickname, not an exact fixed weight. The LBMA Good Delivery Rules define an acceptable fine-weight range. Do not use a kilobar shipping or storage assumption for a Good Delivery bar.
GROSS WEIGHT AND FINENESS
A 1 kg bar at 999.9 is not one fine kilogram
These rows are mathematical comparisons, not product recommendations. Use the actual stamped fineness, refiner documentation and independent verification appropriate to the transaction.
WHY A KILOBAR PREMIUM MOVES
Bulk price is shaped by more than fabrication
STORAGE ECONOMICS
A lower per-gram premium does not remove concentration risk
A kilobar can reduce fabrication premium per gram, but it concentrates a large value in one indivisible object. Selling 100 grams normally means selling the entire bar unless the owner arranges a costly transformation. Compare home storage, safe-deposit arrangements and professional allocated vaulting by insurance coverage, access, audit rights, legal ownership, withdrawal conditions and total annual cost.
CURRENCY AND CROSS-BORDER COSTS
The local kilogram price combines gold and foreign exchange
Dealer FX, banking, customs, tax and import restrictions can make an executable local price different.
Keep the gold and FX observations aligned in time. A large kilogram transaction magnifies even a small FX difference, so compare the actual settlement currency and bank conversion—not just a headline spot rate. Cross-border transport can introduce declarations, duties, licensing and security requirements that this calculator does not determine.
KILOBAR PURCHASE CHECKLIST
Verify the bar before comparing the percentage premium
01Record refiner, exact gross weight, fineness, serial number and assay packaging.
02Capture the gold reference, source, currency, unit and observation time.
03Calculate fine kilograms, fine troy ounces and contained metal value.
04Add payment, delivery, insurance, tax and custody setup costs.
05Request a same-time written buyback bid for that refiner and condition.
06Confirm inspection, assay, settlement, cancellation and quote-expiry rules.
07Verify storage ownership, insurance, audit and withdrawal terms.
08Compare several complete quotes; reject guaranteed appreciation or unverifiable custody.
PRIMARY SOURCES AND SCOPE
Mass, benchmark and bar standards are separate questions
- NIST precious-metals conversion information for troy-ounce, gram and price conversion.
- LBMA daily auction price documentation for the benchmark's timing, unit and currency.
- LBMA Good Delivery Rules for wholesale gold-bar fine weight, fineness and marking requirements.
- CFTC and FINRA precious-metals advisory for written fees, spread and same-time buyback questions.
GoldObserve does not authenticate a bar, recommend a dealer or custodian, calculate tax, determine import legality, provide an executable bid, or forecast gold. The tool calculates only the assumptions shown and labels unavailable provider data instead of manufacturing a quote.
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FAQ
Gold price per kilogram questions
How many troy ounces are in a kilogram of gold?
Approximately 32.1507466 troy ounces. The calculation is 1,000 grams divided by exactly 31.1034768 grams per troy ounce.
Is a 1 kg bar worth exactly the displayed kilogram price?
Usually not. Apply actual fineness to the gross bar, then account for the product premium and transaction costs.
Why are kilogram prices different across websites?
Sources can differ by observation time, bid/ask basis, benchmark, FX rate, caching and rounding. Compare labels before numbers.
How often does this page update?
It requests a new price when opened and every 60 seconds in live mode. The provider's observation timestamp remains visible.
Is a kilobar an LBMA Good Delivery bar?
No. LBMA Good Delivery bars are much larger wholesale bars with a fine-weight range of 350 to 430 troy ounces and minimum fineness 995.
Does the lowest premium identify the best kilobar?
No. Refiner recognition, assay, secure delivery, storage, insurance and the future buyback bid can outweigh a small premium difference.