Ounce (oz)
Definition: The ounce (oz) is a unit of weight in the avoirdupois system, where one ounce is defined as 1/16th of a pound, or approximately 28.3495 grams. It is used for measuring small weights, particularly in food, jewelry, and postal services.
History: The ounce originates from the Roman uncia, which was 1/12 of a libra (pound). The system evolved in medieval England, leading to the modern avoirdupois system in 16th-century Britain, where 16 ounces make up one pound. Despite metrication, the ounce remains in widespread use in some countries.
Current Use: Ounces are commonly used for food packaging, precious metals (like gold and silver in troy ounces), and postal weights. They also appear in personal weight measurement and recipes, especially in countries that use the imperial system.
Gram (g)
Definition: The gram (g) is a unit of mass in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram. It is commonly used for small-scale weight measurements, particularly in cooking, pharmaceuticals, and scientific research, where precise quantities are required.
History: The gram was introduced in 1795 by the French National Convention as a fundamental metric unit of mass, originally defined as the absolute weight of one cubic centimeter of water at its maximum density. It was later standardized under the metric system and remains a critical unit in scientific and everyday applications.
Current Use: The gram is widely used for measuring smaller masses in daily life, including food portions, medicine dosages, and laboratory experiments. It plays a crucial role in industries such as pharmaceuticals, nutrition, and material science, where precise measurements are essential.
Quick Conversion Table Ounce (oz) to Gram (g)
1 Ounce (oz) equal to 28.34952 Gram (g)
5 Ounce (oz) equal to 141.7476 Gram (g)
10 Ounce (oz) equal to 283.4952 Gram (g)
20 Ounce (oz) equal to 566.9904 Gram (g)
30 Ounce (oz) equal to 850.4856 Gram (g)
50 Ounce (oz) equal to 1,417.476 Gram (g)
75 Ounce (oz) equal to 2,126.214 Gram (g)
100 Ounce (oz) equal to 2,834.952 Gram (g)