Ounces to grams
| Amount | Grams |
|---|---|
| ½ oz | 14.2 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g |
| 2 oz | 57 g |
| 3 oz | 85 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g |
| 5 oz | 142 g |
| 6 oz | 170 g |
| 7 oz | 198 g |
| 8 oz | 227 g |
| 10 oz | 283 g |
| 12 oz | 340 g |
| 14 oz | 397 g |
| 16 oz | 454 g |
Ounces or fluid ounces?
oz is weight. fl oz (fluid ounce) is volume: 29.6 ml in the US, 28.4 ml in the UK. So “8 oz cream cheese” is 227 g, while “8 fl oz milk” is 237 ml – exactly one cup. See cups and fl oz to ml.
Common US package sizes
- 8 oz cream cheese = 227 g
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk = 397 g (a 400 g tin elsewhere)
- 15 oz can of beans = 425 g (a 400 g tin works)
- 28 oz can of tomatoes = 794 g (two 400 g tins)
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in 6 oz?
6 oz is 170 g.
How many ounces are in a pound?
A pound (lb) has 16 ounces and weighs 454 g. See pounds to grams.
Is an ounce always 28.35 g?
In cooking, yes. The troy ounce used for gold and silver is 31.1 g, but it's never used in recipes.