Convert weights between grams, kilograms, ounces and pounds for cooking and baking.
Usage Tip
A digital kitchen scale lets you weigh directly in the unit your recipe uses.
Converted Weight
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In your chosen unitTHE MATH
weight × (grams per unit) ÷ (grams per target unit)
1 kg = 1000 g · 1 oz = 28.35 g · 1 lb = 453.59 g
Uses avoirdupois ounces and pounds, the standard for food weights.
Popular weight conversions
1 kg = 2.205 lb1 lb = 453.6 g1 oz = 28.35 g100 g = 3.53 oz1 kg = 1000 g
Weight conversion chart
| Grams | Ounces | Pounds |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.9 oz | – |
| 50 g | 1.8 oz | – |
| 100 g | 3.5 oz | 0.22 lb |
| 200 g | 7.1 oz | 0.44 lb |
| 250 g | 8.8 oz | 0.55 lb |
| 500 g | 17.6 oz | 1.1 lb |
| 750 g | 26.5 oz | 1.65 lb |
| 1000 g | 35.3 oz | 2.2 lb |
Ounces to grams
| Ounces | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 oz | 28 g |
| 2 oz | 57 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g |
| 8 oz | 227 g |
| 16 oz (1 lb) | 454 g |
Common weight questions
How many grams in an ounce?
One ounce is about 28.35 g. Four ounces is roughly 113 g (a quarter pound), and 16 ounces makes one pound, or 454 g.
How many grams in a pound?
One pound is 453.6 g, which is 16 ounces. Half a pound is about 227 g.
How do I convert kilograms to pounds?
Multiply kilograms by 2.205. So 1 kg is about 2.2 lb, and 2 kg is about 4.4 lb.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in an ounce?About 28.35 g per ounce.
How many grams are in a pound?453.6 g, which is 16 ounces.
How many pounds is 1 kg?About 2.205 lb.
Are these US or metric ounces?These are weight (avoirdupois) ounces used for ingredients, not fluid ounces, which measure volume.
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Note: Conversions use standard factors (1 oz = 28.35 g, 1 lb = 453.6 g, 1 kg = 2.205 lb). These are weight units; do not confuse ounces of weight with fluid ounces of volume.