An avoirdupois ounce is 1/16 pound.
Ounces to Micrograms Converter — oz to ug
Convert Ounce (oz) to Microgram (ug) using the exact conversion factor (1 ounce = 28,349,523.13 microgram). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Ounces to Micrograms converter
Converter
Mass/Weight Converter
Convert SI mass, imperial weight, jewelry, atomic, and astronomy mass units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Microgram is 0.000001 gram units.
Result = input x 0.02834952313 / 1e-9.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Ounces to Micrograms
Weight conversions between Ounce and Microgram come up constantly in everyday commerce, shipping, and cooking, since US packaging is usually labeled in pounds while most of the rest of the world uses kilograms. Ounce is most often used for us cooking and recipe measurement (small quantities).
Formula
micrograms = ounces × 28349523.125
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 ounce equals 0.028349523125 base units, and 1 microgram equals 1e-9 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct ounce-to-microgram factor of 28349523.125.
Simple example
1 oz × 28349523.13 = 28,349,523.13 ug
1 ounce = 28,349,523.13 micrograms.
Real-world example
50 oz × 28349523.13 = 1,417,476,156 ug
50 ounces = 1,417,476,156 micrograms.
Conversion table
| Ounce (oz) | Microgram (ug) |
|---|---|
| 1 oz | 28,349,523.13 ug |
| 5 oz | 141,747,615.6 ug |
| 10 oz | 283,495,231.3 ug |
| 25 oz | 708,738,078.1 ug |
| 50 oz | 1,417,476,156 ug |
| 100 oz | 2,834,952,313 ug |
Reverse conversion: Microgram to Ounce
1 ug × 3.527396e-8 = 3.527396e-8 oz
1 microgram = 3.527396e-8 ounces.
ounces = micrograms × 3.527396e-8
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Microgram to Ounce.
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.
Understanding the Microgram (ug)
Microgram is 0.000001 gram units.
Ounce — sources
- NIST — International yard and pound (1959) — Basis for the modern ounce via the standardized pound.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many micrograms are in 1 ounce?
1 ounce equals 28,349,523.13 micrograms, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert ounce to microgram?
Multiply the ounce value by 28349523.13. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert microgram back to ounce?
Use the reverse factor: 1 microgram equals 3.527396e-8 ounces. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
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.
What is a microgram?
Microgram (ug) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the ounce to microgram 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 ounce still used today?
United States (cooking, postal, retail) United Kingdom (informal/retail use)