Convert gram to ounce
Facts about the Gram
A gram is a metric unit of mass equal to one-thousandth (1/1000) of a kilogram.
Introduced during the French Revolution as part of the original metric system, the gram was intended to simplify mass measurements using a base-10 structure.
Used daily in cooking, packaging, food labeling, and laboratory settings. Grams measure smaller weights like fruits, mail, or powder substances.
1 g = 0.001 kg = 1000 mg = 0.035274 oz
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 g | mg | 1000 |
| 1 g | kg | 0.001 |
| 1 g | oz | 0.035274 |
Facts about the Ounce
The ounce is a unit of mass in the imperial system, commonly used in the U.S. and U.K., equal to approximately 28.3495 grams.
Historically, the ounce varied in value depending on region and use (troy, apothecaries, or avoirdupois). The common avoirdupois ounce, now standardized, remains in wide use.
Used to measure small quantities such as food portions, spices, snacks, and precious metals like gold and silver (although these use the troy ounce).
1 oz = 28.3495 g = 0.0625 lb
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | g | 28.3495 |
| 1 oz | lb | 0.0625 |
| 1 oz | kg | 0.0283495 |