Bouts,
Physical Dimensions of Gold Bars
We are frequently asked the physical dimensions of various weights of gold bars, we have provided a brief table showing typical measurements.
Please note that the dimensions of any particular weight of bar of extremely variable. Cast bars tend to be much deeper than stamped (coined) bars, and therefore are usually smaller in length and width.
Typical Gold Bar Dimensions
All dimensions are in millimetres. To convert to inches, divide by 24.
| Weight |
Length |
Width |
Depth |
| 400 Ounce |
200 |
80 |
45 |
| 1 Kilo |
80 |
40 |
18 |
| 500 Grams |
65 |
32 |
14 |
| 250 Grams |
55 |
25 |
10 |
| 100 Grams |
55 |
31 |
3 |
| 50 Grams |
45 |
25 |
2.3 |
| 1 Ounce |
42 |
24 |
2 |
| 20 Grams |
39 |
22 |
1.3 |
| 10 Grams |
31 |
18 |
1 |
| 5 Grams |
23 |
14 |
0.7 |
| 1 Gram |
15 |
8 |
0.4 |
A Federal Reserve bar is 7"x 3.65" x 1.75" and weighs about 31 pounds. Many years ago I used to fly gold ingots from a mine in Nevada to Orange County Airport for Engelhard. Trust me.....they're not that big and boy are they heavy
