What Is This Tool?
This online unit converter allows you to convert weights from ounces to grams. It supports customary mass units like the avoirdupois and troy ounce, making it suitable for various applications including cooking, postal services, scientific measurements, and precious metals trading.
How to Use This Tool?
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Input the weight value in ounce (oz) you want to convert.
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Select the correct ounce type if applicable (avoirdupois or troy).
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent mass in grams (g).
Key Features
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Supports conversion between ounce (oz) and gram (g) units accurately.
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Accounts for common ounce variants used in different fields.
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Browser-based and easy to use without any installations.
Examples
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2 ounces [oz] equals 56.69904625 grams [g] using the formula 2 × 28.349523125.
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0.5 ounce [oz] equals 14.1747615625 grams [g] when multiplied by 28.349523125.
Common Use Cases
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Measuring ingredient amounts in cooking and food packaging using avoirdupois ounces.
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Determining postage rates by weighing small parcels.
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Pricing and trading precious metals with troy ounces.
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Weighing laboratory chemicals and biological samples in grams.
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Labeling nutritional information and portion sizes in retail.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always confirm which ounce variant applies to your context to ensure accurate conversion.
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Use the tool to standardize weights when working across metric and customary systems.
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Refer to grams for scientific or international applications for consistency.
Limitations
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The ounce has multiple definitions; selecting the wrong type can lead to conversion errors.
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Precision depends on correctly identifying whether avoirdupois or troy ounces are used.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the difference between avoirdupois and troy ounces?
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The avoirdupois ounce is commonly used for general mass measurement and equals exactly 28.349523125 grams. The troy ounce, weighing 31.1034768 grams, is mainly used for precious metals.
Key Terminology
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Ounce (oz)
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A customary unit of mass with variants such as avoirdupois and troy ounces used for different measuring purposes.
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Gram (g)
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An SI-derived metric unit of mass, equal to one thousandth of a kilogram, used for precise weight measurements.
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Avoirdupois ounce
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A common ounce defined as exactly 28.349523125 grams, often used in everyday and commercial weighing.
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Troy ounce
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A unit of mass equal to 31.1034768 grams, mainly used in the valuation and trading of precious metals.