Question

How many ounces are in a gram?

Answer 1

Approximately `0.035`, or more accurately about `0.035274`

Explanation:

We can get a rough approximation starting with the facts:
1. One kilogram is about `2.2` pounds.
2. One pound is `16` ounces.
3. One kilogram is `1000` grams.

So the number of ounces in a kilogram is about `2.2 * 16 = 35.2` and in a gram is therefore about `35/1000 = 0.035`

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For a much more accurate approximation, start with:
1. One pound is exactly `453.59237` grams.
2. One pound is exactly `16` ounces.

So the number of grams in an ounce is exactly:

`453.59237 / 16 = 28.349523125`

The number of ounces in a gram is the reciprocal of this:

`1/28.349523125 ~~ 0.035274`