Ounce (oz) to Gram (g) Conversion
Conversion Formula
1 ounce (oz) = 28.349523125 grams (g)
The conversion formula is:
Grams = Ounces × 28.349523125Conversion Guide
Why Convert Ounces to Grams?
- Cooking and Baking: Converting recipe measurements between imperial and metric systems
- International Trade: Standardizing measurements for global commerce
- Scientific Applications: Laboratory work often requires metric measurements
- Nutrition and Health: Food labeling and dietary calculations often use grams
Conversion Method
To convert ounces to grams:
- Take the number of ounces
- Multiply by 28.349523125
- The result is the equivalent in grams
Practical Examples
- 1 oz = 28.350 g
- 2 oz = 56.699 g
- 4 oz = 113.398 g (quarter pound)
- 8 oz = 226.796 g (half pound)
- 16 oz = 453.592 g (one pound)
Summary
Converting ounces to grams involves multiplying by 28.349523125. This conversion is essential in cooking, international trade, scientific applications, and nutrition where precise metric measurements are required.
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