Ounces to Kilograms Converter
Convert ounces (oz) to kilograms (kg) and vice versa with precision
Convert Ounces and Kilograms
Imperial/US unit of mass
Metric unit of mass
Conversion Formula:
1 ounce (oz) = 0.0283495 kilograms (kg)
1 kilogram (kg) = 35.274 ounces (oz)
Conversion Results
Related Unit Conversions
Quick Conversion Table
| Ounces (oz) | Kilograms (kg) |
|---|---|
| 1 oz | 0.0283 kg |
| 5 oz | 0.1417 kg |
| 10 oz | 0.2835 kg |
| 16 oz | 0.4536 kg |
| 32 oz | 0.9072 kg |
| 50 oz | 1.4175 kg |
| 100 oz | 2.8350 kg |
| 500 oz | 14.1747 kg |
| 1000 oz | 28.3495 kg |
Common Conversions
About These Units
Ounce (oz)
The ounce is a unit of mass used in imperial and US customary systems. One ounce equals approximately 28.35 grams.
Kilogram (kg)
The kilogram is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). It's defined by the Planck constant and is the standard for mass worldwide.
Note: This converter uses avoirdupois ounces, the most common type. Troy ounces (used for precious metals) are slightly heavier at 31.1 grams.
Understanding Ounces to Kilograms Conversion
How to Convert Ounces to Kilograms
Converting ounces to kilograms is straightforward using the conversion factor. One ounce is approximately equal to 0.0283495 kilograms.
Step-by-Step Conversion:
- Note the value in ounces you want to convert
- Multiply by 0.0283495 (or divide by 35.274)
- The result is your value in kilograms
Example:
Convert 14 ounces to kilograms:
14 oz × 0.0283495 = 0.3969 kg
Why Use This Converter?
- •International Shipping: Convert package weights between imperial and metric systems
- •Cooking: Follow international recipes with different measurement systems
- •Science & Medicine: Precise measurements for laboratory work and medications
- •Commerce: International trade and product specifications
- •Fitness: Track body weight and supplement measurements
Quick Facts:
- • 1 pound = 16 ounces = 0.453592 kg
- • 1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds
- • 1 ounce ≈ 28 times heavier than 1 gram
Practical Conversion Examples
Food & Cooking
8 oz of butter = 0.227 kg
Common ingredient conversion for recipes
Precious Metals
1 oz gold = 0.0283 kg
Note: Troy ounces differ slightly
Baby Weight
112 oz (7 lbs) = 3.175 kg
Typical newborn weight range