Convert ounces to grams precisely (1 oz = 28.3495 g). Essential for jewelry, recipes, postal mail, and supplements. Professional calculator with real examples.
1 ounce equals 28.34949254408346 gram
Formula: g = oz × 28.3495
The ounce to gram conversion is indispensable for jewelry makers, bakers, postal services, and anyone dealing with small weight measurements across international borders. With one ounce equaling 28.3495 grams, this conversion bridges American recipes with metric measurements and enables accurate precious metal trading worldwide.
From calculating the exact weight of gold jewelry to converting grandmother's cookie recipe, ounce to gram conversion affects daily commerce and creativity. A single gram error in precious metals can mean hundreds of dollars difference. In baking, incorrect conversion ruins recipes. For international mail, a few grams determine postage rates. This fundamental conversion enables precision in industries where small weights carry big consequences.
Jewelers work between troy ounces (31.1035g) and regular ounces (28.3495g), requiring precise conversion for pricing, manufacturing, and international trade. Confusion between the two systems can lead to significant financial losses.
Professional bakers and home cooks converting between American recipes (ounces) and international ones (grams) need precise measurements. Baking is chemistry - small errors compound into failed recipes.
International mail rates jump at specific weight thresholds. Converting between ounces (US postal) and grams (international) accurately can save significant money on shipping costs.
| ounces | grams |
|---|---|
| 1 oz | 28.349493 g |
| 5 oz | 141.747463 g |
| 10 oz | 283.494925 g |
| 50 oz | 1417.474627 g |
| 100 oz | 2834.949254 g |
Formula: g = oz × conversion factor
The ounce is a widely used unit for measuring weight. It is commonly used in various applications and industries worldwide.
The gram is a widely used unit for measuring weight. It is commonly used in various applications and industries worldwide.
This ounce to gram converter uses high-precision conversion factors to ensure accurate results for professional and academic use.
Our calculator provides results with up to 10 decimal places for maximum accuracy.
The troy ounce (31.1035g) predates the avoirdupois ounce (28.3495g) and was used for precious items. When standardizing weights, precious metal markets kept troy ounces to avoid disrupting global trading systems. Everything else uses avoirdupois ounces. Always verify which system when dealing with metals.
For recipes, use 28.35g per ounce. Common conversions: 1 oz = 28.35g, 4 oz = 113g (1 stick butter), 8 oz = 227g (1 cup water). Digital kitchen scales often have an oz/g button. For best results, weigh ingredients rather than using volume measurements.
Think '28 and a third' grams per ounce. For quick estimates, 30g ≈ 1 oz gives only 5.8% error. For precise work, remember 28.35. Some memorize that 1 pound = 454 grams, then divide by 16 for ounces.
Yes! USPS rounds UP to the next ounce, while many international services use exact grams. A 1.1 oz letter costs the 2 oz rate in the US but might fit the 31g rate internationally. Always round up for safety and check specific postal service rules.
Supplements often list both: '5g (0.18 oz)' per serving. For precise dosing, use grams. Common: protein powder scoop = 30g ≈ 1.06 oz, creatine = 5g = 0.18 oz. Medical dosing uses milligrams (mg), where 1000mg = 1g = 0.035 oz.
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