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How to Convert Oz to Kg?

To conduct the conversion we multiply the mass in oz by 0.45359237 / 16.

The formula is [kg] = [oz] * 0.45359237 / 16

For example, to convert 2 ounces to kilograms multiply 2 by 1 / 0.028349523125 to get ~ 0.05669904625 kg.
  • In 1959, the aforementioned pound has been specified as 0.45359237 kg
  • Thus one ounce equals 0.028349523125 kg
  • The ounce is an imperial unit of mass as well as US customary unit
  • To avoid disambiguation it is sometimes called mass ounce
  • The official name is international avoirdupois ounce, abbreviated as oz
  • One Ounce which is equivalent to 1/16 international avoirdupois pounds
  • The kilogram (kg) on the other hand is the basic unit of mass in the metric system (SI), also known as the International System of Units

Frequently Asked Questions

How many oz is in 1 kg?

1 ounce = 0.0283495231 kilograms

What is oz in weight?

stone = ounces / 224

How do you convert ounces to kilograms?

kg = oz × 0.45359237 / 16

How many Kilograms in an Ounce?

History has seen many different ounces in the course of time.

They include Troy and Tower ounces, to mention but a few.

The troy ounce is still the standard to weigh gold, silver and other precious metals.

  • [kg] = [Troy ounce] * 0.45359237 / 14 7/12
  • [kg] = [Tower ounce] * 0.45359237 / 15 5/9
As a rough estimate you can use this approximation: 1 oz ~ 0.0283 kg.

Frequent conversions include, for instance:As a side note an ounce is equivalent to 1/16 avoirdupois pounds and to 437.5 grains.

BTW: Although the terms mass and weight are used interchangeably in daily life, they are not the same.

In strict terms, ounces to kilograms is not a weight conversion, but a mass conversion.

You can learn more about it by reading the corresponding 4th paragraph on our home page.

There you can also find will find everything about pounds to kg, including a converter for example.
Here you can convert kg to oz.

More information:– Article written by Mark, last updated on March 5th, 2024