Convert 1/2 oz to grams (0.5 oz to g)

1/2 oz = 14.17 g

What does 1/2 oz mean?

When referring to "1/2 oz," it typically denotes one-half of an ounce, a unit of weight or volume, depending on the context.

As a Unit of Weight:

Ounce (oz): In the avoirdupois system, commonly used in the United States, 1 ounce is approximately 28.349 grams. Therefore, 1/2 ounce is about 14.175 grams.

Usage Examples:

Weight: Measuring ingredients like spices or small quantities of food items.

It's essential to distinguish between weight and volume measurements, especially when dealing with different substances, as their density affects the conversion between these units.

Conversion formula

grams (g) = ounces (oz) × 28.3495

Check the reverse conversion: g to oz

Table for Ounces to Grams

Ounces	Grams
0.5 oz	14.17 g
0.51 oz	14.46 g
0.52 oz	14.74 g
0.53 oz	15.03 g
0.54 oz	15.31 g
0.55 oz	15.59 g
0.56 oz	15.88 g
0.57 oz	16.16 g
0.58 oz	16.44 g
0.59 oz	16.73 g
0.6 oz	17.01 g

Items weighing 1/2 oz

An item weighing 1/2 ounce (approximately 14.175 grams) is relatively light. Here are six examples:

A Slice of Bread: A standard slice typically weighs around 1 ounce; thus, half a slice is approximately 1/2 ounce.
A Standard Letter with Envelope: The combined weight is about 1 ounce, so half would be approximately 1/2 ounce.
A C-Cell Battery: Three C-cell batteries together weigh about 1.5 ounces; therefore, one battery weighs approximately 0.5 ounces.
A Slice of Processed Cheese: A single slice often weighs around 0.5 ounces.
A Golf Tee: A standard wooden golf tee weighs approximately 0.5 ounces.
A Medium-Sized Key: A typical house or car key weighs about 0.5 ounces.