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Convert Ounces to Grams

Seamlessly convert values from Ounces (oz) to Grams (g). Includes the exact formula, a quick reference table, and real-world context.

Conversion Formula

Grams = Ounces × 28.349493

Ounces to Grams Conversion Table

Ounces (oz)Grams (g)
1 oz28.3495 g
2 oz56.699 g
5 oz141.75 g
10 oz283.49 g
15 oz425.24 g
20 oz566.99 g
25 oz708.74 g
50 oz1417.47 g
100 oz2834.95 g
500 oz14174.75 g

About Ounces

The ounce is an imperial unit of mass equal to one-sixteenth of a pound. It is commonly used in the United States for food packaging, postal weights, and precious metal measurements.

Real-World Examples

  • A slice of bread typically weighs about 1 ounce
  • A standard can of soda contains 12 fluid ounces
  • Gold is traded globally at a price per troy ounce (31.1 grams)

💡 Did you know? There are actually two types of ounces: the avoirdupois ounce (28.35g, used for everyday items) and the troy ounce (31.10g, used for precious metals). One troy ounce is about 10% heavier.

About Grams

The gram is a metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram. It is commonly used for measuring food portions, ingredients in recipes, and in pharmaceutical dosing.

Real-World Examples

  • A standard paperclip weighs about 1 gram
  • A US nickel coin weighs exactly 5 grams
  • A standard chocolate bar is typically 100 grams

💡 Did you know? The gram was originally defined in 1795 as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at its maximum density (4°C), creating an elegant link between mass, volume, and temperature.

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