The value of a gold bar depends primarily on its weight and the current spot price of gold, which fluctuates daily. As of May 2025, the spot price of gold is approximately $3,245 per troy ounce. Here are some typical gold bar values based on this price:
- A 1-kilogram (32.15 troy ounces) gold bar is worth about $104,327.
- A 1-ounce gold bar is worth about $3,245.
- A 100-ounce gold bar is worth around $324,500.
- A 400-ounce gold bar (the standard "Good Delivery" bar used by central banks) is worth about $1,298,000 or more.
These values reflect the high purity of gold bars, usually 99.5% or higher, and their weight in troy ounces, the standard unit for precious metals
. Gold prices have been rising recently, with forecasts for 2025 ranging from about $2,500 to $3,700 per ounce depending on economic factors like inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical events. Some analysts predict gold could reach new highs above $3,000 per ounce by the end of 2025
. In summary, a typical 1-kilogram gold bar is worth roughly $104,000 to $105,000 at current prices, but this can vary with market fluctuations. Larger bars like the 400-ounce bar can be worth over $1 million.