Ounces to Grams Converter
Formula
grams = oz × 28.3495
To convert ounces to grams, multiply by 28.3495. One ounce equals approximately 28.35 grams.
How to use
- Enter your weight in the Ounces field.
- The tool multiplies by 28.3495 automatically.
- Read the converted weight in the Grams result.
Example
Enter 8 in the Ounces field. Multiplying 8 by 28.3495 gives about 226.8 g, roughly half a pound.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is 1 oz?
1 oz = approximately 28.35 grams.
How many grams is 8 oz?
8 oz = approximately 226.8 grams (about half a pound).
How many grams are in a pound using ounces?
There are 16 ounces in a pound, and each ounce is about 28.35 grams, so a pound is roughly 453.6 grams. This is why 8 oz comes out to about 226.8 grams, exactly half of a pound. Knowing this helps when a recipe or label switches between pounds, ounces, and grams.
Why do recipes from different countries use grams instead of ounces?
Most of the world outside the US measures dry ingredients by weight in grams because it is more precise than volume cups or ounces. A kitchen scale set to grams removes the guesswork of how packed a cup of flour is, which matters a lot in baking. Converting a recipe's ounces to grams lets you follow it accurately with a metric scale.