Grams to Ounces Converter

How to convert grams to ounces

1 gram = 0.0352739619 ounces. To convert grams to ounces, divide by 28.34952313 (or multiply by 0.0352739619). A gram is one thousandth of a kilogram. An avoirdupois ounce is 1/16 of a pound, exactly 28.349523125 g.

Worked examples

• 50 grams = 1.7637 oz (50 ÷ 28.349523)
• 125 grams = 4.40925 oz (125 ÷ 28.349523)
• 500 grams = 17.637 oz (500 ÷ 28.349523)

Where this conversion comes up

Grams are used for food labels, baking scales and jewelry; ounces for food packaging, postage and baby weight in the US. Weight ounces (avoirdupois), as on food packaging and kitchen scales. Fluid ounces measure volume and are a different unit; the ml to oz converter handles those.

Quick estimate

Divide by 28, or multiply by 0.035: 200 g ≈ 7 oz, exact 7.05.

Common mistakes

• Multiplying instead of dividing. A ounce is larger than a gram, so the number of ounces must come out smaller: 50 grams = 1.7637 oz.
• Rounding too early. Keep the full factor until the last step; rounding 0.0353 to 0.04 first puts large values noticeably off.

Going the other way? Use the oz to grams converter. Related weight converters: oz to lbs, lbs to oz, grams to pounds, pounds to grams, grams to kg, kg to stone.