Grams to Ounces Converter
Convert grams to ounces in one step. Enter a weight in grams and get the value in ounces, with the formula, cooking examples and a quick-reference table.
Ounces = Grams ÷ 28.349523125
Grams to Ounces Formula
One avoirdupois ounce is exactly 28.349523125 grams, so to convert grams to ounces you divide by 28.349523125. To convert ounces to grams, multiply by the same number. This is the ounce used for food, post and everyday goods.
About Grams and Ounces
A gram is one thousandth of a kilogram and is the standard unit for food and small items in the metric system. An ounce (oz) is a US customary and imperial unit of weight equal to one sixteenth of a pound, or exactly 28.349523125 grams.
How to Convert Grams to Ounces
- Enter the weight in grams. Decimals such as 62.5 are fine.
- The answer in ounces appears instantly, or press Convert Now.
- Use Swap Units to convert ounces to grams, Copy Result to copy the answer, or Clear to start again.
By hand: divide the grams by 28.35. A quick estimate is to divide by 30 and add a little. Mass cannot be negative, so this converter accepts zero and positive values only.
Practical Examples
- Butter: 113 g is 3.985958 oz, about 4 oz (one US stick).
- Flour: 250 g is 8.81849 oz.
- Chocolate bar: 100 g is 3.527396 oz.
- Letter or parcel: 500 g is 17.636981 oz, which is about 1.1 lb.
- Newborn: 3,400 g is 119.931471 oz (about 7 lb 8 oz).
Grams to Ounces – Common Values
Quick reference for frequently used conversions
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.035274 oz | 0.002205 lb |
| 5 g | 0.17637 oz | 0.011023 lb |
| 10 g | 0.35274 oz | 0.022046 lb |
| 25 g | 0.881849 oz | 0.055116 lb |
| 28.35 g | 1 oz | 0.0625 lb |
| 50 g | 1.763698 oz | 0.110231 lb |
| 100 g | 3.527396 oz | 0.220462 lb |
| 125 g | 4.409245 oz | 0.275578 lb |
| 200 g | 7.054792 oz | 0.440925 lb |
| 250 g | 8.81849 oz | 0.551156 lb |
| 454 g | 16.014379 oz | 1.000899 lb |
| 500 g | 17.636981 oz | 1.102311 lb |
| 750 g | 26.455471 oz | 1.653467 lb |
| 1,000 g | 35.273962 oz | 2.204623 lb |
Where and Why This Conversion Is Used
Most countries weigh food and small items in grams, while US and some UK recipes, packaging and postal rates use ounces. A quick, accurate conversion keeps quantities right.
- Cooking and baking: recipes from the US often list ounces, and a small error can change a result.
- Postage and shipping: letter and parcel rates are often banded in ounces.
- Nutrition: serving sizes appear in both grams and ounces on labels.
- Coffee and tea: bag sizes and brewing ratios are quoted in either unit.
- Hobbies: fishing tackle, crafts and ammunition-weight specifications use ounces.
Note: gold, silver and other precious metals are weighed in troy ounces (31.1034768 g), which are heavier than the ounce used here. See also Pounds to Ounces and KG to LBS.