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Oz to G Converter – Convert ounces to grams

Quick answer

This calculator converts ounces to grams: 1 ounce = 28.349523 grams.

  • Free converter with formula, worked examples and a quick 1–100 table.

Figures are estimates from this calculator’s standard formula — adjust the inputs in the tool below for your exact number.

How the Oz to G Converter Works

grams = ounces × 28.349523

This converter applies the exact factor 1 ounce = 28.349523 grams. Multiply any value in ounces by 28.349523 to get grams: the worked example 10 oz × 28.349523 = 283.5 g shows the arithmetic in a single line. Kilograms and grams belong to the metric system used by most of the world, while pounds, ounces and stone dominate in the United States and the United Kingdom, so the two systems meet constantly in gyms, clinics, kitchens and shipping offices. Because modern units of mass are fixed by international definition, this conversion carries no hidden measurement error — the only rounding that occurs is the number of decimals you choose to display. For reverse conversions divide by 28.349523 instead — identical to multiplying by 0.035273962 — for example 283.5 g ≈ 10 oz. Quick mini table: 1 oz = 28.35 g; 5 oz = 141.75 g; 10 oz = 283.5 g; 50 oz = 1,417 g; 100 oz = 2,835 g. A quick sanity check for everyday weights: 100 kg reads as roughly 220 lb on an American scale, so a result far from that ratio usually means the conversion direction was flipped.

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    Step 1

    Enter your value in ounces (oz)

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    Step 2

    The converter multiplies it by the exact factor 28.349523

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    Step 3

    Read the result in grams (g)

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    Step 4

    Hit swap to convert grams back to ounces instantly

Use Cases

Tracking gym progress and body weight across metric and imperial apps

Reading US nutrition and supplement labels in metric units

Calculating international shipping weights and luggage limits

Tips

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    Memorize one anchor value (100 kg ≈ 220 lb) to sanity-check every result

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    Keep the full factor when precision matters; round only the final display

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    Stone converts through pounds: 1 st = 14 lb exactly

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    US labels round a serving to the nearest gram — convert after rounding, not before

Common Mistakes

  • Confusing the troy ounce (31.1034768 g) with the avoirdupois ounce (28.349523 g)

  • Rounding 2.2046226 down to 2.2 and letting the error grow on large shipments

  • Mixing up mass (kg) and force (kgf) on engineering drawings

FAQs

How many grams are in 1 ounce?

Exactly 28.349523 grams — 1 ounce = 28.349523 grams. Multiply any ounces figure by 28.349523; for instance 10 oz = 283.5 g.

Is the factor 28.349523 exact?

The avoirdupois ounce is defined as exactly 28.349523125 g; 28.349523 is the standard rounded value.

How do I convert grams back to ounces?

Divide by 28.349523, or multiply by the reverse factor 0.035273962 (1 grams = 0.035273962 ounces). Example: 283.5 g ≈ 10 oz. Keeping four decimals of the factor avoids drift on large values.

What is 10 oz in grams?

10 × 28.349523 = 283.5 g. The mini table (1/5/10/50/100) in the guide cross-checks this instantly.

Is a troy ounce the same as a regular ounce — and does it matter for ounces?

No. A troy ounce (31.1034768 g) is about 10% heavier than the avoirdupois ounce (28.349523 g) used in kitchens. Gold, silver and bullion are always quoted in troy ounces, so using the wrong one misprices metal by roughly 10%. For this ounces–grams pair, that rule frames the anchor 10 oz = 283.5 g.