How many grams are in 5 ounces?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking for a conversion from ounces to grams, which requires the use of a standard conversion factor.

Answer

141.7475 grams
Answer for screen readers

The final answer is 141.7475 grams.

Steps to Solve

  1. Identify the conversion factor between ounces and grams

The standard conversion factor is 1 ounce = 28.3495 grams.

  1. Set up the conversion calculation

Multiply the number of ounces by the conversion factor to find the equivalent number of grams.

$$ 5 ext{ ounces} imes 28.3495 rac{ ext{grams}}{ ext{ounce}} $$

  1. Perform the calculation

Calculate the product to find the number of grams.

$$ 5 imes 28.3495 = 141.7475 $$

The final answer is 141.7475 grams.

More Information

A US customary ounce (oz) is exactly 28.3495231 grams. This precise measurement is useful in scientific contexts.

Tips

A common mistake is not using the precise conversion factor or forgetting to multiply by it.

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