How Many Ounces in a Gram?
1 gram = 0.0353 ounces
For quick mental math: 30 grams ≈ 1 ounce
To convert grams to ounces, multiply your grams by 0.0353 or divide by 28.35. Our calculator above does this instantly for any amount.
How Many Ounces is 100 Grams?
100 grams = 3.527 ounces
This is a common metric measurement in European recipes, especially for chocolate bars, nuts, and small ingredient packages. In baking, you can round to 3.5 oz for practical use.
250 Grams to Ounces Conversion
250 grams = 8.818 ounces
This is the standard European butter package size. It's slightly more than 2 US sticks (which are 8 oz or 226g). The extra 24g won't harm your recipe—in fact, many bakers prefer the richness European butter provides!
200 Grams in Ounces
200 grams = 7.055 ounces
This equals approximately 1 US cup of granulated sugar, a common measurement in European cake and cookie recipes. When converting recipes, this is one of the most frequent conversions you'll need.
Common Baking Measurements: Grams to Ounces Chart
Here are the most frequently needed conversions for baking, based on standard package sizes and common recipe amounts:
| Grams | Ounces | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| 50g | 1.76 oz | 1 large egg, small chocolate bar |
| 100g | 3.53 oz | Standard chocolate bar, nuts package |
| 125g | 4.41 oz | 1 cup all-purpose flour |
| 200g | 7.05 oz | 1 cup granulated sugar |
| 250g | 8.82 oz | European butter block |
| 340g | 12 oz | Can of evaporated milk |
| 454g | 16 oz | 1 pound (US measurement) |
| 500g | 17.64 oz | Standard flour package (metric) |
| 1000g (1kg) | 35.27 oz | Large flour or sugar bag |
Pro Tip: When baking, precision matters most for leavening agents (baking powder, yeast) and salt. For flour, sugar, and butter, being within 5g of the target won't affect your results.
Why Convert Grams to Ounces for Baking?
While grams offer superior precision and are the global standard, many beloved American recipes still use ounces and cups. European and Asian bakers often encounter this when trying classic American treats like:
- Chocolate Chip Cookies - The original Toll House recipe uses ounces
- New York Cheesecake - Traditional recipes call for "32 oz cream cheese"
- Southern Pound Cake - Named for a pound each of ingredients
- Brownies - Often measured in "squares" of chocolate (1 oz each)
Understanding both systems makes you a more versatile baker. While we recommend weighing ingredients in grams for consistency, knowing the conversions helps you tackle any recipe with confidence.
Need the Reverse Conversion?
Converting an American recipe to metric? Try our ounces to grams converter for precise measurements.
Ounces to Grams →The Conversion Formula: Grams to Ounces
For those who want to understand the math behind the conversion:
Ounces = Grams × 0.035274
or
Ounces = Grams ÷ 28.3495
The exact conversion factor is based on the international avoirdupois ounce, which equals exactly 28.349523125 grams. For baking purposes, using 28.35 is sufficiently accurate.
European vs American Package Sizes
One of the biggest challenges when converting recipes is understanding package size differences:
🇪🇺 European Standards
- • Butter: 250g blocks
- • Flour: 500g, 1kg bags
- • Sugar: 500g, 1kg packages
- • Chocolate: 100g bars
- • Cream: 200ml (≈200g)
🇺🇸 American Standards
- • Butter: 1lb (454g) = 4 sticks
- • Flour: 5lb (2.27kg) bags
- • Sugar: 4lb (1.81kg) bags
- • Chocolate: 4oz (113g) bars
- • Cream: 8 fl oz (237ml)
Understanding these differences helps you shop for ingredients and adapt recipes more effectively. When a European recipe calls for "1 packet" of something, knowing the standard sizes prevents confusion.