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Formula to convert Ounce to Gram and Gram to Ounces


How many Ounces in a Gram (oz to g, ounces per gram)

The formula to convert ounces (oz) to grams (g) is:

g = oz * 28.35

This means that to convert from ounces to grams, you simply need to multiply the number of ounces by 28.35.

For example, 2 ounces is equal to 2 * 28.35 grams = 56.7 grams


How many Grams in an Ounce (g to oz ,grams per ounce)

The formula to convert grams (g) to ounces (oz) is:

oz = g / 28.35

This means that to convert from grams to ounces, you simply need to divide the number of grams by 28.35.

For example, 50 grams to ounce is 50/28.35 = 1.762 ounces

Understanding Ounces and Grams

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  • The ounce is a unit of weight, while the gram is a unit of mass

    . Weight is a force, while mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object.
  • A gram is a unit of mass in the metric system. It is defined as one thousandth of a kilogram. One gram is equal to 0.035274 avoirdupois ounces.

  • The ounce is used in the imperial system of measurement. It is a unit of weight, and there are two types of ounces in the imperial system: avoirdupois ounces and fluid ounces.
  • Avoirdupois ounces are used to measure the weight of solids. One avoirdupois ounce is equal to 1/16 of a pound, or 28.349523125 grams.
  • Fluid ounces are used to measure the volume of liquids. One fluid ounce is equal to 1/16 of a pint, or 29.5735295625 milliliters.
  • 1 ounce is equal to 28.35 grams. This means that to convert from ounces to grams, you simply need to multiply the number of ounces by 28.35. For example, 10 ounces is equal to 283.5 grams.
  • To convert from grams to ounces, you simply need to divide the number of grams by 28.35. For example, 100 grams is equal to 3.53 ounces.
  • When converting between ounces and grams, you need to make sure that you are using the correct type of ounce. For example, if you are converting the weight of a piece of meat in ounces to grams, you need to use avoirdupois ounces.
  • The ounce is a much older unit of measurement than the gram. The ounce was first used in ancient Rome, while the gram was not introduced until the late 18th century.
  • The word ounce comes from the Old English word unce, which is derived from the Latin word uncia, meaning "twelfth part". This is because the Roman uncia was one-twelfth of a Roman pound.
  • The word gram comes from the Late Latin word gramma, meaning "small weight".
  • The gram was introduced in France in 1793 as part of the metric system. The metric system was later adopted by many other countries, and the gram became the standard unit of mass in the metric system.
Table below captures the differences between ounces and grams
FeatureOunceGram
Unit of measurement:WeightMass
System of measurement:ImperialMetric
Commonly used to measure:Solids, beveragesMass of smaller objects, medications, precious metals
Conversion factor:1 ounce = 28.35 grams1 gram = 0.04 ounce
Symbolozg or gm

When to use ounces and when to use grams

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  • Ounces are commonly used to measure the weight of food and ingredients in recipes and on food labels. They are also used to measure the weight of beverages in the United States.
  • Grams are commonly used to measure the weight of medications, precious metals, and other small objects. They are also used to measure the weight of food and ingredients in other countries.
  • Ounces are more commonly used in the United States to measure the weight of food and ingredients in recipes and on food labels, as well as the weight of beverages. For example, a recipe might call for 1 cup of flour, which is equal to 8 ounces. Or, a can of soda might list its contents as 12 fluid ounces.
  • Grams are more commonly used in other countries to measure the weight of food and ingredients, as well as the weight of smaller objects, such as medications and precious metals. For example, a nutrition label in the United Kingdom might list the amount of sugar in a serving of cereal in grams. Or, a jewelry store might list the weight of a gold necklace in grams.
Here is a table showing some common examples of how ounces and grams are used:
ItemUnit of measurement
Food and ingredients in recipes and food labelsOunces
Beverages in the United StatesOunces
MedicationsGrams
Precious metalsGrams
Food and ingredients in other countriesGrams
Smaller objectsGrams
Here are some other interesting facts about ounces and grams:
  • The smallest coin in the United States, the penny, weighs 2.5 grams.
  • The average human heart weighs 300 grams.
  • The average banana weighs 113 grams.
  • The average cup of coffee weighs 240 grams.
  • The average gold bar weighs 1,000 grams.

Convert Ounces to Grams Table

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Ounce(oz) Grams(g)
0.05 oz 1.42 g
0.25 oz 7.08 g
0.5 oz 14.17 g
0.6 oz 17.00 g
1 oz 28.35 g
1.2 oz 34.019 g
1.3 oz 36.85 g
1.5 oz 42.52 g
1.7 oz 48.19 g
1.75 oz 49.611 g
1.8 oz 51.02 g
1.9 oz 53.86 g
2 oz 56.7 g
2.1 oz 59.53 g
2.2 oz 62.368 g
2.3 oz 65.20 g
2.5 oz 70.87 g
3 oz 85.05 g
3.2 oz 90.71 g
3.3 oz 93.55 g
3.4 oz 96.38 g
3.5 oz 99.22 g
3.6 oz 102.058 g
3.7 oz 104.89 g
4 oz 113.4 g
4.4 oz 124.737 g
4.5 oz 127.57 g
4.6 oz 130.40 g
5 oz 141.75 g
5.2 oz 141.75 g
5.3 oz 150.25 g
5.5 oz 155.92 g
5.6 oz 158.757 g
6 oz 170.10 g
6.5 oz 184.27 g
6.7 oz 189.94 g
7 oz 198.45 g
7.5 oz 212.62 g
8 oz 226.8 g
8.3 oz 235.30 g
8.5 oz 240.97 g
8.8 oz 249.47 g
9 oz 255.15 g
9.5 oz 269.32 g
10 oz 283.50 g
10.5 oz 297.67 g
10.6 oz 300.50 g
11 oz 311.84 g
11.5 oz 326.02 g
12 oz 340.19 g
12.5 oz 354.37 g
14 oz 396.89 g
14.5 oz 411.07 g
15 oz 425.24 g
16 oz 453.59 g
17 oz 481.94 g
18 oz 510.29 g
19 oz 538.64 g
20 oz 566.99 g
21 oz 595.34 g
22 oz 623.69 g
23 oz 652.03 g
24 oz 680.39 g
25 oz 708.73 g
28 oz 793.79 g
30 oz 850.49 g
32 oz 907.18 g
36 oz 1020.58 g
40 oz 1133.98 g
48 oz 1360.78 g
50 oz 1417.47 g
64 oz 1814.36 g
100 oz 2834.95 g

Convert Grams to Ounces Table

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Grams(g)Ounces (oz)
1 g 0.04 oz
2 g 0.07 oz
3 g 0.10 oz
5 g 0.18 oz
7 g 0.24 oz
10 g 0.35 oz
11 g 0.39 oz
13 g 0.45 oz
14 g 0.49 oz
15 g 0.53 oz
17 g 0.59 oz
18 g 0.63 oz
19 g 0.67 oz
20 g 0.71 oz
21 g 0.74 oz
22 g 0.77 oz
23 g 0.81 oz
24 g 0.84 oz
25 g 0.88 oz
28 g 0.99 oz
29 g 1.02 oz
30 g 1.06 oz
31 g 1.09 oz
32 g 1.12 oz
33 g 1.16 oz
34 g 1.19 oz
35 g 1.23 oz
36 g 1.27 oz
38 g 1.34 oz
40 g 1.41 oz
42 g 1.48 oz
43 g 1.51 oz
44 g 1.55 oz
45 g 1.59 oz
48 g 1.59 oz
50 g 1.76 oz
52 g 1.83 oz
55 g 1.94 oz
56 g 1.98 oz
59 g 2.08 oz
60 g 2.12 oz
64 g 2.25 oz
67 g 2.36 oz
68 g 2.39 oz
70 g 2.47 oz
72 g 2.53 oz
75 g 2.64 oz
76 g 2.68 oz
78 g 2.75 oz
80 g 2.82 oz
84 g 2.96 oz
85 g 3.00 oz
90 g 3.17 oz
92 g 3.24 oz
95 g 3.35 oz
98 g 3.46 oz
100 g 3.53 oz
102 g 3.59 oz
105 g 3.70 oz
108 g 3.80 oz
110 g 3.88 oz
112 g 3.95 oz
113 g 3.98 oz
114 g 4.02 oz
115 g 4.05 oz
119 g 4.19 oz
120 g 4.23 oz
124 g 4.37 oz
125 g 4.40 oz
126 g 4.44 oz
130 g 4.59 oz
133 g 4.69 oz
135 g 4.76 oz
140 g 4.94 oz
142 g 5.00 oz
144 g 5.07 oz
150 g 5.29 oz
155 g 5.46 oz
160 g 5.64 oz
170 g 6.00 oz
175 g 6.17 oz
180 g 6.34 oz
195 g 6.87 oz
200 g 7.05 oz
210 g 7.40 oz
220 g 7.76 oz
224 g 7.90 oz
225 g 7.93 oz
227 g 8.00 oz
230 g 8.11 oz
238 g 8.39 oz
240 g 8.46 oz
250 g 8.82 oz
255 g 8.99 oz
270 g 9.52 oz
280 g 9.87 oz
285 g 10.05 oz
300 g 10.58 oz
340 g 11.99 oz
350 g 12.35 oz
360 g 12.69 oz
380 g 13.40 oz
400 g 14.11 oz
425 g 14.99 oz
450 g 15.87 oz
454 g 16.01 oz
500 g 17.64 oz
510 g 17.98 oz
550 g 19.40 oz
600 g 21.16 oz
650 g 22.93 oz
680 g 23.98 oz
700 g 24.69 oz
750 g 26.46 oz
800 g 28.22 oz
850 g 29.98 oz
900 g 31.75 oz
950 g 33.51 oz
1000 g 35.27 oz

FAQ on Ounces to Gram and Gram To Ounces conversion

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  • Ounce is a unit of weight used in the imperial system of measurement. It is used as the unit in US and few other countries.

  • Gram is a unit of weight and it is the metric standard adopted by most countries.

  • Ounce is 28 times bigger than gram. 1 oz = 28.349 gms.

  • half ounce is 14.17 grams

  • 1 gram = 0.035 oz

  • 1 troy ounce is 31.10 gram. 1 troy ounce = 1.097 x ounce (the commonly used avoirdupois ounce)

  • 113.40 grams

  • 170.10 grams

  • 226.80 grams

  • 340.19 grams

  • 396.89 grams

  • 453.59 grams

  • 510.29 grams

  • 8.82 oz

  • Convert Grams to Pounds ( 1 pound = 453.59 grams). Convert fraction part to ounces, 1 pound = 16 ounces. for eg to convert 500 g to lb and oz. pound value = 500/453.59 = 1 pound. ounce value = 0.59 x 16 = 9.44 ounces. 500 g is 1 lb 9.44 oz

  • Convert ounces to pounds by dividing by 16. Find total pound value and convert to grams by multiplying 453.59. to convert 3 pounds 10 ounces to grams. total pounds 3 + 10/16 = 3.625 lb. convert lb to grams = 3.625 x 453.59 = 1644.26 gm

  • Fluid ounce is a unit of capacity. Ounce is a unit of mass/weight. 1 fluid ounce = 1.0431 ounce.

  • 16 ounces = 1 lb (pound).

  • 0.5 ounce is 14 grams. It is roughly 1 tablespoon or 3 teaspoons.

  • Using Density (mass/volume), we compute the volume (in ml) and then find the equivalent measures. Teaspoon or Tablespoon are measures of volume/capacity. Once we get the milliLiter or liter value, then we can convert it to cups, teaspoon, tablespoon and other capacity units. eg density of water = 1 (1 gm / 1 ml). So 1 gm of water is 1 ml which is 0.2 teaspoon. Alternately, 1 teaspoon of water is 5 ml and approx 5 grams. 1 tablespoon of water is 15 ml and approx 15 gms.

  • See Liquid Measure Converters for the conversion details.

  • Using density and the mass in ounce, find the volume in ml. Convert that to teaspoon, tablespoon. 1 ounce of water is 28.35 gm which is 28.35 ml which is slightly less than 6 teaspoons and 2 tablespoons

  • 1 ml of water (less than quarter teaspoon), 0.97 ml of milk weigh 1 gram. Weight of 2 or 3 needles together weighs 1 gram.

  • More than 5 1/2 teaspoons of water or close to 2 tablespoons of water will weigh an ounce (28 gms) A pen or pencil weigh 1 ounce.