troy ounces
Gold bar units
Troy ounces is the standard unit for measuring precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum.
A troy ounce is slightly heavier than a regular (avoirdupois) ounce—about 31.1 grams versus 28.3 grams.
When gold prices are quoted per ounce, the troy ounce is meant: Gold closed at $2,000 per troy ounce.
- weight measurementHeaviness expressed numerically
- finenessPurity or thinness measure
- fine goldHighly refined precious metal
- weightsHeavy objects for lifting
- goldElement seventy-nine
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