Kilograms (kg) to Ounces (oz) Converter
Enter a value to instantly convert between weight units.
1 Kilogram = 35.274 Ounce
Key Formulas
Kilogram → Pound
lb = kg × 2.20462Pound → Kilogram
kg = lb × 0.453592Gram → Ounce
oz = g × 0.035274Ounce → Gram
g = oz × 28.3495Formula
oz = kg × 35.274An ounce is one-sixteenth of a pound, and since a pound is 0.45359237 kg, one ounce equals 28.349523125 grams. The ounce is the standard unit for things sold by weight in the US: food packages, postal mail, and precious metals are all measured in ounces. When converting from kilograms, you multiply by about 35.274 to get the ounce equivalent.
Source: NIST SP 811, Table B.8
Frequently Asked Questions
Real-World Examples
A US food label showing a 1 kg package is equivalent to 35.27 oz — helpful for Americans comparing metric and US package sizes.
1 kg = 35.27 oz
A recipe from the UK lists 500 g of butter — 17.64 oz helps an American baker using ounce measuring cups.
0.5 kg = 17.64 oz
A small package weighing 2 kg converts to 70.55 oz — useful for checking US postal rate brackets.
2 kg = 70.55 oz
A jewelry component weighs 28 grams — just under 1 oz, which is the standard increment for precious metals pricing.
0.028 kg = 0.99 oz