What is the difference between fluid ounces and weight ounces?

Fluid ounces measure volume (liquid capacity), while weight ounces (avoirdupois) measure mass. They are only equivalent for water at a specific temperature.

How many grams in a pound?

There are 453.592 grams in one pound (16 ounces).

Is a troy ounce different?

Yes, a troy ounce (used for precious metals) is 31.1035 g, heavier than the standard cooking ounce of 28.3495 g.

Ounces to Grams Converter

Convert ounces to grams for cooking and baking. One ounce equals 28.3495 grams.

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Ounces

Grams

226.8 g

Kilograms0.2268 kg

Pounds0.500 lb

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How to Convert Ounces to Grams

Formula

Grams = Ounces x 28.3495

This is the avoirdupois ounce used in cooking. One ounce is exactly 28.349523125 grams.

Quick Reference

1 oz = 28.35 g

4 oz = 113.4 g (quarter pound)

8 oz = 226.8 g (half pound)

16 oz = 453.6 g (one pound)

Example Calculation

Convert 8 ounces of chocolate to grams.

01Use the conversion: 1 oz = 28.3495 g.
02Multiply: 8 x 28.3495 = 226.796 g.
038 ounces of chocolate is approximately 226.8 grams.

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