Convert Ounce to Kilogram
Convert ounces to kilograms instantly. 1 ounce = 0.0283495231 kilogram — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Kilogram to Ounce converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Ounce
The (avoirdupois) ounce (oz) equals one-sixteenth of a pound, about 28.35 grams.
From Latin 'uncia', meaning a twelfth part.
US food portions, postal weights, and boxing weight classes.
Standardized as 1/16 of the international pound from 1959.
Kilogram
The kilogram (kg) is the SI base unit of mass, defined by fixing the Planck constant h at 6.62607015E-34 J s.
From Greek 'khilioi' (thousand) plus 'gramma' (small weight).
The worldwide base unit of mass in science, commerce, and everyday life.
Adopted in 1795; redefined through the Planck constant on 20 May 2019.
Ounce to Kilogram conversion formula
The relationship between ounces and kilograms:
To convert ounces to kilograms, multiply the value in ounces by 0.0283495231. To reverse, multiply kilograms by 35.2739619807.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in kilograms updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Kilogram to Ounce converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert ounces to kilograms
- Write down the value in ounces (oz).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0283495231.
- The product is the equivalent value in kilograms (kg).
- To reverse, multiply the kilogram value by 35.2739619807.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 oz to kg:
1 × 0.0283495231 = 0.0283495231 kg
Example 2 — Convert 100 oz to kg:
100 × 0.0283495231 = 2.83495231 kg
Real-world example — Furniture and large objects
A 72-ounce piece of furniture converts to a value in kilograms that's easier to mentally compare with room dimensions. This is the typical workflow when shopping internationally and product specs use a different unit than your room measurements.
72 oz × 0.0283495231 = 2.0411656632 kg
Real-world example — Children's height milestones
A 150-ounce-tall child measures a value in kilograms that's commonly used for theme-park ride height requirements when travelling between countries that use different measurement units.
150 oz × 0.0283495231 = 4.252428465 kg
Real-world example — Body height conversion
You enter your height as 180 ounces into an international job or visa application. The form then asks for the same value in kilograms — converting between these adjacent units is one of the most-used length conversions globally.
180 oz × 0.0283495231 = 5.102914158 kg
Ounce to Kilogram conversion table
Standard reference values for converting ounces to kilograms:
| Ounce [oz] | Kilogram [kg] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0002834952 |
| 0.1 | 0.0028349523 |
| 1 | 0.0283495231 |
| 2 | 0.0566990462 |
| 3 | 0.0850485693 |
| 4 | 0.1133980924 |
| 5 | 0.1417476155 |
| 10 | 0.283495231 |
| 20 | 0.566990462 |
| 30 | 0.850485693 |
| 40 | 1.133980924 |
| 50 | 1.417476155 |
| 100 | 2.83495231 |
| 500 | 14.17476155 |
| 1000 | 28.3495231 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 oz = 0.0283495231 kg) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.