Converting oz to g is important in cooking, science, and international trade. While ounces are primarily used in the imperial system, grams belong to the metric system, making conversions essential when dealing with different measurement standards. For instant, accurate oz→g results—whether you’re scaling recipes or preparing lab samples—try our user-friendly Weight Converter now!
Ounce (oz) = 1/16 of a pound (lb) or approximately 28.35 grams (g)
Gram (g) = 1/1000 of a kilogram (kg), used in metric measurements
Since grams are the standard unit of mass in most countries, understanding how to convert ounces to grams ensures accuracy in recipes, scientific calculations, and commercial transactions.
To convert ounces to grams, use this simple formula:
Grams (g) = Ounces (oz) × 28.35
Example: Convert 5 oz to grams:
5 × 28.35 = 141.75 g
A standard slice of bread weighs about 28 g (1 oz).
The smallest hummingbird species, the Bee Hummingbird, weighs around 1.6 g (0.06 oz).
The average weight of a chicken egg is about 50 g (1.76 oz).
A US nickel coin weighs 5 g, so 10 nickels weigh almost 2 oz.
A paperclip weighs about 1 g, meaning an ounce is roughly 28 paperclips.
In 1869, two miners in Australia discovered the largest gold nugget ever found, called the Welcome Stranger. Weighing an astonishing 2,300 ounces (about 72 kg or 72,000 g), this gold nugget was so large that it had to be broken into smaller pieces before it could be weighed properly.
At today’s gold prices, this nugget would be worth millions of dollars! Its discovery remains one of the greatest finds in gold mining history, showcasing just how valuable precise weight measurements are in trade and industry.
Now that you know how to convert ounces to grams, you can seamlessly switch between imperial and metric units for any application. For more powerful unit-switching capabilities, check out our comprehensive Conversion tool and make every measurement effortless!
