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Ounces to Grams Converter

Enter a weight in ounces to see it in grams right away. Edit either box and the other updates live. The math runs in your browser.

How to convert ounces to grams

  1. Type the weight in ounces into the left box.
  2. Read the grams value in the right box as it updates live.
  3. Edit the grams box instead to convert back to ounces.

Examples

Single ounce

1 oz
28.35 g

Half a pound

8 oz
226.8 g

Frequently asked questions

What is the formula to convert ounces to grams?

Multiply the number of ounces by 28.3495. So grams = ounces times 28.3495. For example, 4 oz becomes 4 times 28.3495, which is about 113.4 g.

How do I convert recipe measurements from ounces to grams?

Multiply each ounce amount by 28.3495 to get grams. A 6 oz portion is about 170 g, and a 12 oz can is about 340 g. Many cooks round to the nearest gram for the kitchen scale.

What are some common ounces to grams conversions?

1 oz is 28.35 g, 4 oz is about 113.4 g, 8 oz is about 226.8 g, and 16 oz (one pound) is about 453.6 g.

Are these troy ounces or regular ounces?

This converter uses the standard avoirdupois ounce, the everyday ounce for food and shipping, where 1 oz is 28.3495 g. A troy ounce, used for precious metals, is heavier at about 31.1035 g.

Is this conversion exact?

The definition is exact: 1 oz equals exactly 28.349523125 g. Results are rounded for display, but the underlying calculation keeps full precision.

Is my data sent anywhere?

No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser, so the weights you enter never leave your device.

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