Unit converter — Mass
Ounces to kilograms converter
Convert ounces (oz) to kilograms (kg). Source-cited conversion factor, exact to the displayed precision.
Results are mathematically exact for the displayed precision. How we calculate.
Convert ounces to kilograms— the formula
Ounces convert to kilograms by multiplying by the published conversion factor. The factor below is exact to the precision shown, sourced from the citation under the formula.
kg = oz × 0.02835
oz = kg × 35.274
Mass: SI base unit (BIPM). Avoirdupois conversions: 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg (international agreement 1959); 1 oz = 1/16 lb; 1 stone = 14 lb.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms are in a ounce?
1 oz = 0.02835 kg. To convert any amount, multiply by 0.02835.How do you convert ounces to kilograms?
Multiply the number of ounces by 0.02835 to get kilograms. The formula is shown in the "How it's calculated" section above.Where does the conversion factor come from?
It's a published international standard. Most are defined exactly by international agreement (e.g. 1 inch = 25.4 mm exactly, 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg exactly). Source citations are listed under the formula above.