Ounces to Grams Converter

grams = ounces x 28.349523125. That number comes straight from the pound: 453.59237 grams divided by the 16 ounces in a pound.

How many grams is 8 oz?

226.8 grams. Half a pound, in other words, which is why so many butter and cheese packs land on that number.

Is a fluid ounce the same as an ounce?

No, and mixing them up ruins recipes. An ounce is a weight; a fluid ounce is a volume. They match almost exactly for water, and not at all for flour, honey or oil. If a recipe says "8 oz flour", it means the weight.

Why do bakers prefer grams?

Because a cup of flour can vary by 20 percent depending on how it was scooped, while 120 grams is 120 grams. Weighing is the single change that makes baking repeatable, and grams are finer than ounces, so there is less rounding.