How to Convert 51 Grams to Ounces

Scales may measure in grams or ounces.

Grams and ounces both measure small amounts of mass, with the gram being part of the metric system and the ounce part of the American system. You may need to convert grams to ounces if you find a European recipe that calls for a certain amount of ingredient in grams but your scale only measures in ounces. Knowing that 1 gram equals 0.035273966 ounces makes the conversion easy.

Things You'll Need

• Calculator

Instructions

1. Multiply 51 grams by 0.035273966 to convert to 1.80 ounces.

2. Check your conversion. Divide 51 by 28.3495 to get 1.80 ounces.

3. Double-check your answer using an online grams-to-ounces converter (see Resources). Enter "51" and click "Go."

References

• University of North Carolina: Units: G
• University of North Carolina: Units: O

Resources

• Metric Conversions: Grams to Ounces