A gram is one thousandth of a kilogram.
Grams to Ounces Converter — g to oz
Convert Gram (g) to Ounce (oz) using the exact conversion factor (1 gram = 0.035273962 ounce). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, history, and common uses.
Grams to Ounces converter
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Cooking Converter
Convert cooking volume and mass units used in recipes and nutrition workflows.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
An avoirdupois ounce is 1/16 pound.
Result = input x 0.001 / 0.02834952313.
Mass units are compatible.
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About Converting Grams to Ounces
Gram and Ounce both show up in recipes, and converting between them matters whenever a recipe from one country's cookbook needs to be followed with another country's measuring tools. Gram is typically associated with standard small-mass unit worldwide, while Ounce is typically associated with united States (cooking, postal, retail).
Formula
ounces = grams × 0.0352739619496
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 gram equals 0.001 base units, and 1 ounce equals 0.028349523125 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct gram-to-ounce factor of 0.0352739619496.
Simple example
1 g × 0.03527396195 = 0.035273962 oz
1 gram = 0.035273962 ounces.
Real-world example
2 g × 0.03527396195 = 0.0705479239 oz
2 grams = 0.0705479239 ounces.
Conversion table
| Gram (g) | Ounce (oz) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 g | 0.0088184905 oz |
| 0.5 g | 0.017636981 oz |
| 1 g | 0.035273962 oz |
| 2 g | 0.0705479239 oz |
| 4 g | 0.1410958478 oz |
| 8 g | 0.2821916956 oz |
Reverse conversion: Ounce to Gram
0.035273962 oz × 28.34952313 = 1.000000001 g
0.035273962 ounces = 1.000000001 grams.
grams = ounces × 28.349523125
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Ounce to Gram.
Gram vs. Ounce
| Aspect | Gram | Ounce |
|---|---|---|
| Family | SI derived (metric prefix) unit | US/imperial customary unit |
| Typical use | Cooking and nutrition labeling worldwide (including in the US, alongside ounces) | US cooking and recipe measurement (small quantities) |
| Where it's used | Standard small-mass unit worldwide | United States (cooking, postal, retail) |
Understanding the Gram
Gram (g) measures mass. A gram is one-thousandth of a kilogram, the SI base unit of mass. It is classified as a SI derived (metric prefix) unit.
Where it's used: Standard small-mass unit worldwide
Uses of the Gram today
- Cooking and nutrition labeling worldwide (including in the US, alongside ounces)
- Precious metal and small-item weighing
- Scientific and laboratory measurement
History of the Gram
Originally defined in 1795 as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water, the gram follows directly from the kilogram (1/1000 of it) under the modern SI system, inheriting the kilogram's various historical and current definitions.
Historical origin. Gram was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Understanding the Ounce
Ounce (oz) measures mass. The avoirdupois ounce is 1/16 of a pound: exactly 28.349523125 grams. It is classified as a US/imperial customary unit.
Where it's used: United States (cooking, postal, retail) United Kingdom (informal/retail use)
Avoirdupois ounce vs. troy ounce. The everyday ounce (avoirdupois, 28.35 g) used for cooking and shipping is a different, smaller unit than the troy ounce (31.10 g) used for precious metals like gold and silver — this page uses the everyday avoirdupois ounce.
Uses of the Ounce today
- US cooking and recipe measurement (small quantities)
- US postal and shipping weight
- Precious metals (troy ounce, a related but distinct unit)
History of the Ounce
The ounce descends from the Roman 'uncia' (a twelfth part), inherited through medieval English weight systems; the avoirdupois ounce (for general goods, as opposed to the troy ounce for precious metals) became standard for everyday trade, fixed at exactly 28.349523125 g via the pound's 1959 international standardization.
Historical origin. Ounce was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Gram — sources
- BIPM — The kilogram (SI base unit) — Basis for the gram as 1/1000 of the kilogram.
Ounce — sources
- NIST — International yard and pound (1959) — Basis for the modern ounce via the standardized pound.
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Frequently asked questions
How many ounces are in 1 gram?
1 gram equals 0.035273962 ounces, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert gram to ounce?
Multiply the gram value by 0.03527396195. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert ounce back to gram?
Use the reverse factor: 1 ounce equals 28.34952313 grams. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a gram?
Gram (g) measures mass. A gram is one-thousandth of a kilogram, the SI base unit of mass. It is classified as a SI derived (metric prefix) unit.
What is a ounce?
Ounce (oz) measures mass. The avoirdupois ounce is 1/16 of a pound: exactly 28.349523125 grams. It is classified as a US/imperial customary unit.
Is the gram to ounce conversion exact?
Yes. The avoirdupois ounce is 1/16 of a pound: exactly 28.349523125 grams. That fixed definition is what the converter above uses, so any rounding you see is a display choice, not a limitation of the math.
What is the difference between avoirdupois ounce vs. troy ounce?
The everyday ounce (avoirdupois, 28.35 g) used for cooking and shipping is a different, smaller unit than the troy ounce (31.10 g) used for precious metals like gold and silver — this page uses the everyday avoirdupois ounce.
Where is the gram still used today?
Standard small-mass unit worldwide