Ounces to grams converter
Convert ounces to grams — useful for US recipes that measure ingredients by weight in ounces.
Result
Amount
How to use this calculator
- Enter an amount in ounces.
- Read the equivalent in grams.
Assumptions
- A direct, exact unit conversion — no rounding assumptions involved.
Technical details: what the fields mean
- Amount
ounces - Weight in ounces (oz), as given in the recipe.
Methodology
1 ounce = 28.3495g — a fixed, exact conversion factor.
Worked example
8 ounces
Inputs: ounces=8
Result: 226.8g
Practical guidance
- Kitchen scales that switch between oz and g make this conversion unnecessary if you can weigh directly in either unit.
Common mistakes
- Confusing weight ounces (oz) with fluid ounces (fl oz), which measure volume, not weight — this calculator is for weight only.
FAQs
How many grams is 8 ounces?
About 226.8 grams.