How Many Grams in an Ounce

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Imagine that you set out to make one of the best recipes of all time, but you just realized that the measurements don’t match up with what you know. You need to calculate a conversion from grams to ounces or from ounces to grams. We’ll teach you how to calculate the conversion simply and we’ve got some free downloadable conversion charts that you’ll want to grab too. And the big question is: How many grams in an ounce?

What is an ounce?

An ounce is a unit of measurement used to measure weight. An ounce is 1/16th of a pound and is a small amount of something. Ounce is abbreviated as oz.

What does ounce mean in cooking?

In cooking, an ounce is used to measure the weight of ingredients.

1 slice of whole grain bread weighs about 1 ounce.

a slice of bread weighs about 1 ounce

What is a gram?

A gram is a unit of measurement defined by the metric system, used to measure mass. Gram is abbreviated as g.

What does gram mean in cooking?

In cooking, a gram refers to the weight or mass of dry ingredients.

1 raisin is about 1 gram.

one raisin weighs about 1 gram

What is the difference between an ounce and a gram?

An ounce is a US unit of measurement used to measure the weight of ingredients. It’s used mainly in the United States and everywhere else that doesn’t use the metric system.
 

A gram is a metric unit of measurement used to measure the weight of ingredients when cooking. It is used for many parts of the world.


If you’re confused about whether the weights of a gram and an ounce are close, the fact of the matter is that they’re both used to measure small amounts. And there is quite a difference between the two, 1 ounce is equal to about 28 grams.

Why Do I Need to Know How to Convert Grams to Ounces?

Perhaps you will find yourself at one time or another with a delicious recipe, but it uses one or the other of these measurements that you’re not familiar with. You’ll want to know how to convert to the unit of measure that you are familiar with.

We’ll teach you how to convert from grams to ounces and from ounces to grams.

How many grams in an ounce?

There are approximately 28.349523125 grams in an ounce.

To convert you will multiply the number of ounces by 28.349523125, using this ounce to grams formula.

Ounces to grams formula

Gram = ounce * 28.349523125

To convert ounces to grams, multiply the number of ounces by 28.349523125

For example, if you have 2 ounces of sugar, but you want to know how many grams that is, you will set up and solve the problem as follows:

gram=2 ounces * 28.349523125
56.7 grams = 2 ounces

ounces to grams formula

How to convert grams to ounces?

To convert grams to ounces, you can either multiply or divide using either of the following grams to ounces formulas.

Grams to ounces formula

Ounce = gram * 0.03527396198

Ounce = gram / 28.349523125

1 gram (g) is equal to 0.03527396198 ounce (oz)

For example, if you have 2 grams of sugar and you want to know how many ounces that is, you will set up and solve the problem as follows:

Ounce = 2 grams * 0.03527396198 0.07054792 oz = 2 grams

Proper Equipment for Converting Grams to Ounces for Baking

The best equipment that you can use for converting grams to ounces for baking or vice versa is a kitchen scale.

Even though a cup isn’t always a cup, a gram is always a gram, and an ounce is always an ounce. Using a kitchen scale such as the one below, will always give you accurate measurements.

Some people think that weighing ingredients is a waste of time. But if you want the most accurate measurement each time, weighing ingredients is the way to go. Precise measurements allow for precise results. And your recipe will turn out successful each time.

how much coffee on kitchen scale

How to Use a Scale to Measure Ounces and Grams:

If you’re new to using a kitchen scale and you want to know how to weigh food, here’s how you do it.

Turn on your scale and place a clean, dry measuring cup or container of your choice on top when it is ready. When the container’s weight is shown, press the tare button and the number on the screen should return to zero. This will allow you to add your ingredient to the container and find its correct weight and it won’t leave a mess or debris on your scale.

How to Measure Grams and Ounces

The above-mentioned instructions for how to use a kitchen scale for measuring can work for measuring both grams and ounces. Don’t forget to zero out the scale before adding the ingredients into your container that you actually want to weigh.

How Many Grams in an Oz Printable Guides

Following are some common conversions from oz to grams for your reference.

1 oz = 28.349523125 grams

2 oz = 56.699 grams

3 oz = 85.0486 grams

4 oz = 113.398093 grams

8 oz = 226.796185 grams

16 oz = 453.59237 grams

24 oz = 680.388555 grams

32 oz = 907.18474 grams

64 oz = 1814.36948 grams

ounces to grams conversions

How Many Grams In An Eighth Of An Ounce?

There are approximately 3.5 grams in 1/8 ounce.

How many grams is 1 ounce?

There are approximately 28 grams in 1 ounce, or 28.349523125 grams to be precise.

4 ounces is how many grams?

There are about 112 grams in 4 ounces or 113.398093 grams to be precise.

6 ounces is how many grams?

There are about 170 grams in 6 ounces or exactly 170.09712 grams.

One cup is how many grams?

The weight in grams of one cup depends on the density of the ingredient.

16 ounces is how many grams?

One pound is 16 ounces, which equals 454 grams.

how many grams in an ounce tomatoes on kitchen scale

How to measure dry weight?

The best way to measure dry weight is to use a kitchen scale. Dry ingredients are properly measured with the appropriate measuring cup. For example, if measuring ½ cup of flour, use a ½ cup measuring cup and fill the flour heaping. Use the back of a knife to level off the ingredients.

How to convert ounces to grams

1 oz = 28.34952 g
See our formulas and examples above for full details.

How to convert grams to oz easily?

Weight in ounces = weight in grams / 28.34952
See our formulas and examples above for full details.

Metric system: What is it and who uses it?

The metric system is an international system of measurement used to measure weight, length, and mass. It is used throughout most of the world.

Measuring Grams (Dry Goods)

There are approximately 28 grams in 1 ounce. Below we show some general conversions used for baking which include ounces and grams.

Flour

120 g = 4.25 oz = 1 cup all-purpose flour

60 g = 2.12 oz = ½ cup all-purpose flour

30 g = 1.06 oz = 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Yeast

8.49 g = .30 oz = 1 tbsp active dry yeast

2.83 g = .10 oz = 1 tsp active dry yeast

White Sugar

201 g = 7.1 oz = 1 cup white granulated sugar

100.5 g = 3.55 oz = ½ cup white granulated sugar

50.25 g = 1.78 oz = ¼ cup white granulated sugar

Brown Sugar

200 g = 7 oz = 1 cup packed brown sugar

100 g = 3.5 oz = ½ cup packed brown sugar

50 g = 1.75 oz = ¼ cup packed brown sugar

Butter

227 g = 8 ounces = 1 cup of butter

113 g = 4 ounces = ½ cup of butter

56.5 g = 2 ounces = ¼ cup of butter

Dry Goods: Grams and Ounces Conversion Chart

We’ve created this FREE Download showing grams and ounces conversions for dry goods, just for you so you can refer to it whenever you’d like.

grams to ounces dry goods chart
how many grams in an ounce conversion chart

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Following are frequently asked questions that relate to how many grams in an ounce. If you have a question that’s not answered here, feel free to drop it to us in the comments box below and we’ll be happy to answer it.

    How many grams of protein in an ounce of meat?

    There are about 7 grams of protein in an ounce of meat.

    How many grams in an ounce of chicken?

    There are approximately 28 grams in an ounce of chicken.

    How many grams in an ounce of liquid?

    The number of grams in an ounce of liquid depends on the weight of the liquid.

    How many grams in an ounce of butter?

    There are approximately 28 grams in an ounce of butter.

    How many grams in an ounce of chocolate?

    There are approximately 28 grams in an ounce of chocolate.

    How many grams in an ounce of sugar?

    There are approximately 28 grams in an ounce of sugar.

    Recap: Quick Conversions from Oz to Grams

    1/8 oz. = 3.5 grams

    1/4 oz. = 7 grams

    1/2 oz. = 14 grams

    ¾ oz. = 21 grams

    1 oz = 28 grams

    1 pound = 16 ounces

    1 kilogram = 1,000 grams

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