How to convert grams to ounces (and back)
Quick answer: 1 ounce is 28.35 grams. To convert grams to ounces, divide by 28.35. To convert ounces to grams, multiply by 28.35.
Grams to ounces chart
| Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|
| 10 g | 0.35 oz |
| 25 g | 0.88 oz |
| 50 g | 1.76 oz |
| 100 g | 3.53 oz |
| 200 g | 7.05 oz |
| 250 g | 8.82 oz |
| 500 g | 17.64 oz (1.10 lb) |
| 1,000 g (1 kg) | 35.27 oz (2.20 lb) |
Worked examples
A recipe asks for 150 g of flour. How many ounces? 150 divided by 28.35 = 5.29 ounces.
A recipe asks for 6 ounces of chocolate. How many grams? 6 multiplied by 28.35 = 170 grams.
A packet says 454 g. How many pounds is that? There are 16 ounces in a pound, so 454 / 28.35 = 16.0 ounces, or about 1 pound. Pounds and kilograms convert with 1 lb = 0.4536 kg.
A shortcut for everyday use
For a quick estimate, treat 1 ounce as about 30 grams. This over-estimates the grams by about 6 percent, which is fine for a stew but too loose for baking. Where precision matters, use 28.35, or let a kitchen scale switch units for you.
Ounces vs fluid ounces
This conversion is for weight ounces. Fluid ounces measure volume and convert to milliliters, at 29.57 ml per US fluid ounce. Mixing the two is a common mistake. See how many ounces are in a cup for the difference.
Why bakers prefer grams
Grams are smaller and more precise than ounces, so baking recipes written in grams are easier to follow exactly. A scale that displays grams also removes the guesswork that comes with cups, which can vary a lot for ingredients like flour. Read more in how to measure flour correctly.
Frequently asked questions
How many ounces are in 100 grams? About 3.53.
How many grams are in 4 ounces? About 113, which is one stick of butter.
How many grams are in a pound? 453.6.
Use our grams to ounces converter, the ounces to grams converter or the pounds to kilograms converter for other values.