Grams to ounces Converter
This weight conversion tool quickly converts grams to ounces with this free online converter. Fast, accurate, and perfect to convert the grams [g] to ounces [o].
How to Convert Grams to Ounces
To convert grams to ounces, divide the number of grams by 28.3495. This conversion factor is based on the international avoirdupois ounce, which is the standard ounce used in the United States and most other countries.
Conversion Formula:
value / 28.3495Understanding the Conversion
Converting grams to ounces is essential when working with recipes, shipping packages, or handling measurements that use different unit systems. The gram is a metric unit of mass, while the ounce is an imperial unit commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom.
One gram equals approximately 0.035274 ounces, which means you need to divide the number of grams by 28.3495 to get the equivalent weight in ounces. This conversion is particularly useful in cooking and baking, where recipes from different countries may use grams or ounces, and you need to convert between them for accurate measurements.
The conversion factor of 28.3495 grams per ounce is precise and based on international standards. This ensures that your conversions are accurate whether you are measuring ingredients for a recipe, calculating shipping costs, or working on scientific projects that require precise weight measurements.
Conversion Examples
Example: Convert 100 grams to ounces
- Step 1: Identify the conversion factor. Since 1 ounce = 28.3495 grams, divide grams by 28.3495.
- Step 2: Divide 100 grams by 28.3495.
- Step 3: 100 รท 28.3495 = 3.5274 ounces
100 grams = 3.5274 ounces
This shows a common conversion used in cooking and baking.
Example: Convert 500 grams to ounces
- Step 1: Use the conversion factor: 1 ounce = 28.3495 grams.
- Step 2: Divide 500 grams by 28.3495.
- Step 3: 500 รท 28.3495 = 17.637 ounces
500 grams = 17.637 ounces
This demonstrates converting a larger weight value.
Example: Convert 28.35 grams to ounces
- Step 1: Conversion factor: 1 ounce = 28.3495 grams.
- Step 2: 28.35 grams รท 28.3495
- Step 3: Result โ 1.0002 ounces (approximately 1 ounce)
28.35 grams โ 1 ounce
This shows that approximately 28.35 grams equals 1 ounce, a useful approximation for quick conversions.
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert grams to ounces is:
grams รท 28.3495 = ounces
Mathematically, you can write this as:
grams รท 28.3495 grams/ounce = ounces
Dividing by 28.3495 converts grams to ounces using the standard conversion factor.
Conversion Chart
| Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0353 |
| 10 | 0.3527 |
| 25 | 0.8818 |
| 50 | 1.7637 |
| 100 | 3.5274 |
| 250 | 8.8185 |
| 500 | 17.637 |
| 1000 | 35.274 |
Quick Conversion Tip
Quick conversion: Divide grams by 28.35 (approximately) to get ounces. For example, 100 grams โ 3.53 ounces, 500 grams โ 17.64 ounces, 1000 grams โ 35.27 ounces.
Unit Definitions
Gram (g)
A gram is a metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram. It is widely used in science, cooking, and everyday measurements.
1 gram = 0.001 kilograms = 0.035274 ounces = 0.00220462 pounds
Ounce (oz)
An ounce is an imperial unit of mass. The avoirdupois ounce, used in the United States and most countries, equals approximately 28.3495 grams.
1 ounce = 28.3495 grams = 0.0625 pounds = 0.0283495 kilograms
Common Use Cases
- Cooking and baking: Convert grams to ounces when following recipes from different countries or when using kitchen scales that display in different units.
- Shipping and logistics: Convert package weights from grams to ounces for international shipping calculations and customs declarations.
- Nutrition and health: Convert food weights from grams to ounces when tracking portion sizes or reading nutrition labels from different regions.
- Jewelry and precious metals: Convert weights of gold, silver, or gemstones from grams to ounces for pricing and trading purposes.
- Science and laboratory work: Convert measurements between metric and imperial systems when working with international research data.
- Retail and commerce: Convert product weights for inventory management and pricing when dealing with suppliers or customers in different countries.