How Heavy Is a 1 kg Gold Bar?
a 1 kg Gold Bar weighs exactly
1 kg (2.205 lb)
- a domestic cat4.5 kg
adult domestic cat (Felis catus); males larger; range 4.1–5.4 kg
- a gallon of water3.78 kg
1 US gallon (3.785 412 L) of pure water at 4 °C
- a 1 kg gold bar1 kg
The Perth Mint 1 kilo 99.99% fine gold cast bar, minimum gross weight as manufactured
- an iPhone 160.17 kg
iPhone 16, Apple technical specifications
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Put it in perspective
- About 3.8× a gallon of water
- About 4.5× a domestic cat
- About 5.9× an iPhone 16
Sources
[1] The Perth Mint
1kg Gold Cast BarManufacturer
“Minimum Gross Weight (g) ... 1000.010”
Value as published: minimum gross weight 1000.010 g · accessed 2026-11-11.
[2] The Perth Mint
Refinery and Treasury - Our value added bullion productsManufacturer
“99.99% and 99.50% kilo gold bars”
Value as published: kilo gold bars · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
Related objects
- a 400 oz gold bar12.4 kg (27.4 lb)
- a half dollar11.34 g (0.025 lb)
- a 2 euro coin8.5 g (0.01874 lb)
- a dollar coin8.1 g (0.01786 lb)
- a 1 euro coin7.5 g (0.01653 lb)
- a quarter5.67 g (0.0125 lb)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 1 kg gold bar weigh?
a 1 kg Gold Bar weighs exactly 1 kg (2.205 lb) — The Perth Mint 1 kilo 99.99% fine gold cast bar, minimum gross weight as manufactured.
How much is a 1 kg gold bar in pounds and ounces?
2.205 lb, which is 35.27 oz. In metric terms: 1 kg.
Is a 1 kg gold bar heavier than a gallon of water?
No. a 1 kg Gold Bar weighs exactly 1 kg (2.205 lb), while a gallon of water is about 3.78 kg (8.34 lb) — roughly 1/3.78.
Where does this number come from?
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