Convert Gram (g) (g) to Ounce (oz) (oz)
Category: Mass
100 g = 3.527396 oz
High-precision rounding: 6 decimals
How to convert gram (g) to ounce (oz)
We convert by pivoting through the SI base unit for Mass and applying exact factors where applicable.
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Quick conversion table
Handy values for Gram (g) → Ounce (oz). Click a value to open that exact result.
Conversion formula
Linear unit conversions use standardized factors; many are exact by definition (e.g., 1 in = 25.4 mm, 1 ft = 0.3048 m).
Common mistakes
- Confusing mass (lb) with force (lbf) in engineering contexts.
- Mixing metric tonnes (t) with short/long tons.
Unit facts
- Gram (g): A gram is 1/1000 of a kilogram; ubiquitous in cooking and chemistry.
- Ounce (oz): An ounce (avoirdupois) is exactly 28.349523125 g. Note: precious metals use the troy ounce (~31.1035 g).
About Mass
Mass quantifies the amount of matter. The kilogram is defined by Planck’s constant, which anchors mass to fundamental physics. In practice, grams and pounds dominate everyday use—from recipes and parcels to body weight—while tonnes and long tons appear in logistics and industry.
About Gram (g)
Gram (g)
Equals 1/1000 kg. Standard for recipes, nutrition labels, and lab reagents. Converts cleanly across the metric ladder without rounding traps.
History: Introduced with the original metric system after the French Revolution. Its use expanded with mass manufacturing and standardized packaging.
About Ounce (oz)
Ounce (oz)
Equals 1/16 lb; exactly 28.349523125 g. Used for portions, postage, and precious metals (note: troy ounce differs).
History: Medieval trade used multiple ounces; today the avoirdupois ounce dominates in retail while troy ounce survives in bullion markets.