Grams to Ounces Converter
Convert grams to ounces and ounces to grams instantly for cooking, baking, packaging and shipping.
Last updated: May 2026
Type a gram weight from your kitchen scale to get the ounce reading for a recipe.
How to convert grams to ounces
A US recipe calls for an ingredient in ounces, but your kitchen scale only reads grams. Rather than guess, punch the gram figure into the field above and read off the ounce equivalent before you start mixing. The formula is: ounces = grams x 0.035274. The reverse: grams = ounces x 28.3495. Use the preset buttons for common ingredient weights, or click the swap button to go the other way, from ounces back to grams, when a US recipe needs converting for a scale that only shows metric.
Ingredient weight reference: food and baking portions
| Grams | Ounces | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.0353 oz | Single coffee bean weight |
| 5 g | 0.1764 oz | One teaspoon of sugar |
| 10 g | 0.3527 oz | Common ingredient pinch |
| 50 g | 1.7637 oz | Small chocolate bar |
| 100 g | 3.5274 oz | Standard recipe quantity |
| 250 g | 8.8185 oz | Half a typical butter pack |
| 500 g | 17.637 oz | Half a kilogram |
| 1000 g | 35.274 oz | One kilogram |
Common baking ingredients: grams and ounces per cup
US recipes write dry quantities in cups, but weighing ingredients is more accurate. The table below gives the gram and ounce weight for one level cup of the most-used baking ingredients, so you can follow a cup-based recipe on a kitchen scale without a second lookup.
| Ingredient | Grams per cup | Ounces per cup | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour (spooned) | 120 g | 4.23 oz | Scooping can add up to 30 g more |
| Bread flour | 130 g | 4.59 oz | Higher protein, slightly denser |
| Almond flour | 96 g | 3.39 oz | Lighter than wheat flour |
| Granulated white sugar | 200 g | 7.05 oz | Packs consistently |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 220 g | 7.76 oz | Press firmly into cup |
| Butter (1 US stick = 1/2 cup) | 113 g | 4 oz | Stick wrapper marks = exactly 4 oz |
| Cocoa powder | 85 g | 3 oz | Sift before measuring |
| Rolled oats (old-fashioned) | 90 g | 3.17 oz | Not instant oats |
Frequently Asked Questions
My recipe says 3.5 oz of butter, how much is that in grams?
3.5 oz = 99.2 g, so use 100 g. Common US recipe amounts: 1 oz = 28 g, 2 oz = 57 g, 4 oz = 113 g, 8 oz = 227 g. US butter sticks are 4 oz (113 g) each, a useful anchor point when converting baking recipes.
Are ounces always a weight measurement?
In this converter, yes. However, fluid ounces are different and measure volume, not weight. One US fluid ounce equals approximately 29.5735 ml.
Can I round grams to ounces for cooking?
For everyday cooking, light rounding is fine. For precise baking, where flour and sugar ratios matter, use accurate values. A 5% error in baking can change texture and rise significantly.
Should I weigh baking ingredients in grams or ounces?
Grams win for baking because they read to a single unit with no fractions, so 227 g is easier to hit precisely than 8 oz on a scale that jumps in quarter-ounce steps. Set your scale to grams, convert any ounce amounts once, and you avoid rounding drift across a multi-ingredient recipe.
My kitchen scale only shows grams, how do I measure US recipe ounces?
Multiply the ounce value by 28.3495 to get grams. So 3 oz = 85 g, 6 oz = 170 g, 12 oz = 340 g. Most digital kitchen scales switch between grams and ounces via a unit button, check the underside or manual. When baking, set the scale to grams and use converted amounts directly rather than estimating.