Grams to Ounces Converter
Inverse conversion
1 ounce (oz) = 28.3495 grams. 16 oz = 1 pound = 453.6 g. Common for food labels and recipe conversions.
Formula
Formula
oz = g ÷ 28.3495
Worked example
To convert 500 g to ounces, divide 500 ÷ 28.3495. Result: 17.637 oz.
Quick reference table
| g | oz |
|---|---|
| 10 | 0.35274 |
| 25 | 0.881849 |
| 50 | 1.763698 |
| 100 | 3.527396 |
| 200 | 7.054792 |
| 250 | 8.81849 |
| 500 | 17.636981 |
| 1000 | 35.273962 |
Unit definitions
Gram (g)
The gram (g) is 1/1,000 of the SI kilogram. Used worldwide for precise mass measurement in cooking, science, and trade.
Ounce (oz)
The ounce (oz) is 1/16 of a pound = 28.3495 g. Used in the US and UK for food, postal, and small product weights.
Common use cases
- Converting metric food weights to US recipe ounces
- Jewelry and gemstone weights
- Shipping and postage: declaring parcel weight
- Sports nutrition: supplement serving sizes
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