How many grams are in one ounce?

One avoirdupois ounce is equal to approximately 28.3495 grams.

How do you convert ounces to grams?

To convert ounces (oz) to grams (g), multiply the number of ounces by 28.349523125.

How do you convert grams to ounces?

To convert grams (g) to ounces (oz), divide the number of grams by 28.349523125.

Is this for fluid ounces or weight ounces?

This calculator converts weight ounces (avoirdupois ounces) to grams, not fluid ounces (which measure volume).

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Ounces to Grams (oz to g) Calculator

Created by: Natalie Reed

Last updated: July 30, 2024

Convert weight from ounces (oz) to grams (g) and vice versa. Ideal for cooking, shipping, and scientific applications requiring accurate weight conversions.

What is an Ounces to Grams Calculator?

An Ounces to Grams (oz to g) Calculator is a tool used to convert measurements of weight or mass from avoirdupois ounces to grams. This is a common conversion needed in cooking, shipping, science, and various other fields where ingredients or materials are measured by weight.

Understanding this conversion is vital for accuracy, especially when dealing with recipes from different regions (e.g., US customary vs. metric systems) or when precision is critical in scientific or industrial applications.

Ounces to Grams Conversion Formulas

The conversion is based on the standard avoirdupois ounce:

Ounces to Grams:
```
Grams = Ounces × 28.349523125
```
Grams to Ounces:
```
Ounces = Grams / 28.349523125
```

Where:

oz stands for avoirdupois ounce(s)
g stands for gram(s)

How to Convert Ounces to Grams: Example

Imagine you have a food item that weighs 5 ounces (oz).

Identify the value in ounces: 5 oz
Apply the conversion formula (oz to g): Grams = 5 × 28.349523125
Calculate: Grams ≈ 141.75 g

So, 5 ounces is approximately 141.75 grams.

Conversely, if a recipe calls for 200 grams of an ingredient:

Identify the value in grams: 200 g
Apply the conversion formula (g to oz): Ounces = 200 / 28.349523125
Calculate: Ounces ≈ 7.05 oz

So, 200 grams is approximately 7.05 ounces.

Common Applications

This conversion is frequently used in:

Cooking and Baking: Converting recipe ingredients between metric and imperial systems.
Postage and Shipping: Calculating package weights for shipping costs.
Grocery Shopping: Comparing product weights and prices.
Science and Laboratories: Measuring chemicals and substances.
Jewelry and Precious Metals: Troy ounces are different, but general weight conversions can be useful. (Note: This calculator is for avoirdupois ounces).

Sources and References

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). (n.d.). *Weights and Measures History*. (General reference for US customary units, including the avoirdupois ounce).
International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM). (2019). *The International System of Units (SI)*, 9th edition. (For definition of the gram).
Butcher, K., & Crown, L. (2008). *NIST Handbook 44: Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices*. NIST.