How to Convert Gms to Oz

One ounce equals about 28.35 grams.

To convert from grams to ounces, multiply by 0.0352739619. Of course, a practical approximation is 0.0353. Taking the reciprocal, there are about 28.35 g in an oz. You can easily derive this number from knowing that there are 2.205 lb. in a kg. You might need to know how to convert between these two units when measuring chemicals or ingredients for a recipe.

Instructions

1. Break up a kg into g by multiplying by 1,000--"kilo" means a thousand. So 1,000 g corresponds to 2.205 lb.

2. Divide the 1,000 g by 2.205 lb. to get the number of g per lb. This gives you 453.5 g per lb.

3. Divide again by 16, to get the number of g per oz. This gives you 28.35 g per oz. Taking the reciprocal gives you the factor to multiply g by to get oz.

4. Check your work against an online calculator, such as the weight calculator at Convert-Me.com.

Tips & Warnings

• For example, to convert 20 g to oz., do this: 20 x 0.0353 = 0.706 oz.

Resources

• Convert Me: Online Mass and Weight Converter
• Online Conversion: Weight Conversion Calculator