Convert ounce to gram
Please provide values below to convert ounce [oz] to gram [g], or Convert gram to ounce.
1 oz = 28.349523125 g. To convert ounce to gram, multiply the value by 28.349523125; to go the other way, divide by it (1 g = 0.0352739619496 oz). Both units measure weight and mass and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 oz = 28.349523125 g
- 1 g = 0.0352739619496 oz
- 10 oz = 283.49523125 g
- 100 oz = 2834.9523125 g
How to Convert Ounce to Gram
1 oz = 28.349523125 g
Example: convert 15 oz to g:
15 oz = 15 × 28.349523125 g = 425.242846875 g
Ounce to Gram Conversion Table
| ounce | gram |
|---|---|
| 1 oz | 28.349523125 g |
| 2 oz | 56.69904625 g |
| 3 oz | 85.048569375 g |
| 5 oz | 141.747615625 g |
| 10 oz | 283.49523125 g |
| 20 oz | 566.9904625 g |
| 50 oz | 1417.47615625 g |
| 100 oz | 2834.9523125 g |
| 500 oz | 14174.7615625 g |
| 1000 oz | 28349.523125 g |
Ounce
An ounce (oz) is a unit of weight or mass used primarily in the United States and other countries that use the imperial system. It is equal to 1/16 of a pound or approximately 28.35 grams.
History/Origin
The ounce has origins in ancient Roman and medieval systems of weight measurement. It was historically used in various forms across different cultures, with the modern avoirdupois ounce standardized in the 14th century in England to facilitate trade and commerce.
Current Use
Today, the ounce is commonly used to measure food ingredients, precious metals, and other small quantities of weight in the United States and other countries using the imperial system. It is also used in the context of jewelry, cooking, and postal services.
Gram
The gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.
History/Origin
The gram was originally defined in 1795 as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at its maximum density. It became part of the metric system established in France and was later standardized as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960.
Current Use
The gram is widely used worldwide for measuring small masses in everyday life, science, and industry, especially in contexts like food labeling, pharmaceuticals, and laboratory measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 ounce in gram?
1 ounce (oz) = 28.349523125 gram (g).
How do you convert ounce to gram?
Multiply the ounce value by 28.349523125. For example, 25 oz × 28.349523125 = 708.738078125 g.
What is 10 ounce in gram?
10 oz = 283.49523125 g.
Which unit is larger, the ounce or the gram?
The ounce is the larger unit: 1 oz = 28.349523125 g.