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Ounce to Gram

oz
Gram (g)
g

g = oz × 28.3495

Quick Reference: Ounce to Gram

ozg
128.3495
5141.7476
10283.4952
25708.7381
501,417.48
1002,834.95

How to Convert Ounce to Gram

Formula:

g = oz × 28.3495

Example:

8 oz = 226.7962 g

  1. Enter the value in Ounce you want to convert
  2. The result is calculated automatically
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About Ounce and Gram

Converting ounces to grams is vital for precision in recipes and international commerce. One avoirdupois ounce equals exactly 28.349523125 grams. This conversion helps ensure accurate measurements across measurement systems.

Common Uses for This Conversion

Recipe conversions from American cookbooks, understanding US food package sizes, converting jewelry weights, and translating postal rates between countries.

💡Did You Know?

The ounce symbol 'oz' comes from the Italian word 'onza.' Interestingly, fluid ounces (volume) and ounces (weight) are different measurements that only coincidentally have similar values for water.

Frequently Asked Questions

1 ounce equals 28.3495 grams (usually written as 28.35 g). This is the avoirdupois ounce — the standard ounce used in cooking, grocery, and everyday measurements in the US and UK. There are 16 ounces in 1 pound. To convert ounces to grams, multiply by 28.35.
4 ounces equal 113.4 grams (4 × 28.3495). Four ounces is the same as ¼ pound (lb). It is one of the most common recipe measurements — a typical portion of chicken, fish, or beef, as well as a standard stick of butter in the US (4 oz = 113 g).
8 ounces equal 226.8 grams (8 × 28.3495). Eight ounces is the same as ½ pound. A standard block of cream cheese in the US weighs 8 oz (226 g), and many recipes call for an 8 oz package of pasta, nuts, or chocolate chips.
No — a troy ounce is heavier than a regular ounce. Troy ounce = 31.103 grams. Regular (avoirdupois) ounce = 28.349 grams — about 9.7% lighter. Gold, silver, platinum, and all precious metals are priced and weighed in troy ounces. Recipes, food labels, and postal scales always use the avoirdupois ounce. Using the wrong type when buying or selling precious metals is a costly mistake.

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