Ounces to Grams Converter
Convert ounces (oz) to grams (g) instantly with accurate results.
1 Ounce (oz) = 28.3495 Gram (g)
Conversion Table
| Ounce (oz) | Gram (g) |
|---|---|
| 1 oz | 28.3495 g |
| 5 oz | 141.7475 g |
| 10 oz | 283.495 g |
| 25 oz | 708.7375 g |
| 50 oz | 1417.475 g |
| 100 oz | 2834.95 g |
| 500 oz | 14174.75 g |
| 1000 oz | 28349.5 g |
What Is Ounces to Grams Conversion?
Converting ounces to grams translates a weight measurement from the imperial system to the metric system. One avoirdupois ounce equals approximately 28.3495 grams. This conversion is one of the most commonly needed in cooking and baking, where precision matters for recipe success. It is also important in postal services, jewelry, nutrition labeling, and laboratory measurements.
Conversion Formula
Grams = Ounces × 28.3495
When Do You Need This Conversion?
You need oz to grams conversion when following international recipes, measuring ingredients with a kitchen scale in grams, understanding nutrition labels, shipping packages with metric weight limits, or working with precious metals and gemstones.
Frequently Asked Questions
One avoirdupois ounce equals approximately 28.3495 grams. Note: this is different from a troy ounce (31.1035 g), which is used for precious metals like gold and silver. For cooking, the avoirdupois ounce is the standard measurement.
Multiply the number of ounces by 28.35 for a precise conversion. Quick reference: 1 oz = 28 g, 2 oz = 57 g, 4 oz = 113 g, 8 oz = 227 g, 16 oz (1 lb) = 454 g. For baking, where precision matters most, use an accurate kitchen scale.
Weight ounces (oz) measure mass and this converter handles those. Fluid ounces (fl oz) measure volume and are a completely different unit. One fluid ounce of water weighs approximately 1.04 weight ounces at room temperature. The confusion arises because water has a density close to 1 oz per fl oz, but this does not hold for other liquids like oil, honey, or milk.