Ounces to kilograms Converter
This weight conversion tool quickly converts ounces to kilograms with this free online converter. Fast, accurate, and perfect to convert the ounces [o] to kilograms [k].
How to Convert Ounces to Kilograms
To convert ounces to kilograms, divide the number of ounces by 35.274. Since one kilogram equals approximately 35.274 ounces, this conversion bridges imperial and metric measurement systems.
Conversion Formula:
value / 35.274Understanding the Conversion
Converting ounces to kilograms is essential for international commerce, travel, and scientific applications where weights need to be expressed in metric units. This conversion connects the imperial system's ounce with the metric system's kilogram, the base unit for mass in the International System of Units (SI).
One kilogram equals approximately 35.274 ounces, requiring division by this factor to convert. This conversion is particularly important in international shipping, where package weights may be measured in ounces but need to be converted to kilograms for customs declarations, or in fitness and health tracking where body weight measurements need to be converted between systems.
The conversion factor of 35.274 is based on the avoirdupois ounce and kilogram relationship. This precision is important in fields like logistics, where accurate conversions ensure proper shipping costs, customs compliance, and international trade documentation.
Conversion Examples
Example: Convert 35.274 ounces to kilograms
- Step 1: Identify the conversion factor. Since 1 kilogram = 35.274 ounces, divide ounces by 35.274.
- Step 2: Divide 35.274 ounces by 35.274.
- Step 3: 35.274 รท 35.274 = 1 kilogram
35.274 ounces = 1 kilogram
This demonstrates the conversion factor between ounces and kilograms.
Example: Convert 17.637 ounces to kilograms
- Step 1: Use the conversion factor: 1 kilogram = 35.274 ounces.
- Step 2: Divide 17.637 ounces by 35.274.
- Step 3: 17.637 รท 35.274 = 0.5 kilograms
17.637 ounces = 0.5 kilograms
This shows converting half a kilogram, useful for small package measurements.
Example: Convert 70.548 ounces to kilograms
- Step 1: Conversion factor: 1 kilogram = 35.274 ounces.
- Step 2: 70.548 ounces รท 35.274
- Step 3: Result = 2 kilograms
70.548 ounces = 2 kilograms
This illustrates converting a larger ounce value to kilograms for practical applications.
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert ounces to kilograms is:
ounces รท 35.274 = kilograms
Mathematically, you can write this as:
ounces รท 35.274 ounces/kilogram = kilograms
Dividing by 35.274 converts ounces to kilograms using the standard conversion factor, since one kilogram equals approximately 35.274 avoirdupois ounces.
Conversion Chart
| Ounces | Kilograms |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.02835 |
| 5 | 0.14175 |
| 10 | 0.2835 |
| 16 | 0.4536 |
| 35.274 | 1 |
| 70.548 | 2 |
| 105.822 | 3 |
| 141.096 | 4 |
| 176.37 | 5 |
Quick Conversion Tip
Quick conversion: Divide ounces by approximately 35.3 to get kilograms. For example, 35 oz โ 1 kg, 70 oz โ 2 kg, 176 oz โ 5 kg.
Unit Definitions
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 = 0.0283495 kilograms = 0.0625 pounds
Kilogram (kg)
A kilogram is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). It equals 1000 grams and is used worldwide for weight measurements.
1 kilogram = 35.274 ounces = 2.20462 pounds = 1000 grams
Common Use Cases
- International shipping: Convert package weights from ounces to kilograms for customs declarations and international shipping calculations.
- Travel and luggage: Convert luggage weight limits from ounces to kilograms to ensure compliance with airline restrictions.
- Fitness and health: Convert body weight from ounces to kilograms when tracking fitness goals or using equipment with different units.
- International trade: Convert product weights from ounces to kilograms for inventory management and pricing.
- Scientific research: Convert sample weights from ounces to kilograms for laboratory work and data reporting.
- Food industry: Convert ingredient weights from ounces to kilograms for recipe development and product formulation.