JustChartsHow Many Lots Is 1 kg of Gold? (Ounces, Grams and Lot Sizes)
One kilogram of gold is 32.1507 troy ounces. Because one standard lot of gold (XAU/USD) is 100 troy ounces at most brokers, 1 kg of gold is about 0.32 lots. The nearest tradable size at a 0.01-lot step is 0.32 lots (32 oz, about 995 g).
Key facts
- 1 troy ounce
- 31.1035 grams
- 1 kilogram
- 32.1507 troy ounces
- 1 standard lot of gold
- 100 troy ounces (≈ 3.11 kg)
- 1 kg of gold
- ≈ 0.32 standard lots
- 0.01 lot of gold
- 1 troy ounce (≈ 31.1 g)
The calculation, step by step
- Kilograms to grams: 1 kg = 1,000 g.
- Grams to troy ounces: gold is weighed in troy ounces of 31.1035 g, so 1,000 ÷ 31.1035 = 32.15 oz.
- Ounces to lots: one standard lot is 100 oz, so 32.15 ÷ 100 = 0.3215 lots.
Most platforms let you trade in steps of 0.01 lot, so you can trade 0.32 lots (32 oz ≈ 995.3 g) or 0.33 lots (33 oz ≈ 1,026.4 g), but not exactly one kilogram.
Gold weight to lots: conversion table
| Gold amount | Troy ounces | Standard lots (100 oz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 troy ounce | 1 | 0.01 |
| 10 grams | 0.32 | 0.0032 |
| 100 grams | 3.22 | 0.032 |
| 250 grams | 8.04 | 0.080 |
| 500 grams | 16.08 | 0.161 |
| 1 kilogram | 32.15 | 0.322 |
| 3.11 kilograms | 100 | 1.00 |
| 10 kilograms | 321.51 | 3.215 |
| 12.4 kg (one large bar, ~400 oz) | ~400 | ~4.0 |
Amounts below 0.01 lot (1 oz) can’t be traded as a CFD at most brokers — the minimum trade is usually 0.01 lot.
How much is 1 kg of gold worth in a trade?
With 0.32 lots, every $1 move in the gold price changes your profit or loss by $32 (32 oz × $1). A $20 daily range — common for gold — is a $640 swing on a position the size of a 1 kg bar. Check the live XAU/USD chart to see today’s range.
Does every broker use 100 oz per lot?
Most do, because it mirrors the 100-ounce COMEX gold futures contract. But some brokers and account types define 1 lot of gold differently (for example 10 oz or 1 oz), and futures exchanges also list 10-oz micro and 1-oz contracts. Always check the contract size in your platform’s symbol specification before converting.
See what 1 lot of gold is for pip values and margin, and troy ounce vs ounce for why gold uses a different ounce.
Frequently asked questions
How many ounces are in 1 kg of gold?
1 kg of gold is 32.1507 troy ounces, because one troy ounce weighs 31.1035 grams.
How many lots is 1 kg of gold?
About 0.32 standard lots of XAU/USD, assuming the common contract size of 100 troy ounces per lot.
How many grams is 0.01 lot of gold?
At 100 oz per lot, 0.01 lot is 1 troy ounce, which is 31.1 grams of gold.
How many kg is 1 lot of gold?
One standard lot of 100 troy ounces weighs about 3.11 kilograms.
Put it into practice
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Open the live gold chartThis article is for education only and is not financial advice. Trading leveraged products carries a high risk of losing money. Contract sizes, trading hours and leverage limits vary by broker and country — always check your own broker’s specifications.