How to convert kilograms to ounces
To convert a measurement in kilograms to ounces, multiply the value by 35.273962. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the kilogram.
For example, to convert 5 kg to ounces: 5 × 35.273962 = 176.36981 oz.
What is a kilogram?
A kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, equal to 1,000 grams or approximately 2.205 pounds. Originally defined in 1795 as the mass of one liter of water, the kilogram was fixed by a platinum-iridium cylinder from 1889 until 2019, when it was redefined in terms of the Planck constant. It is the only SI base unit whose name carries a prefix.
Common uses of kilograms include: Body weight in most countries; Grocery and produce pricing (price per kg); Shipping and freight weight; Scientific and laboratory mass measurements.
What is a ounce?
An ounce is an imperial and US customary unit of mass equal to 1/16 of a pound or exactly 28.349523125 grams. The avoirdupois ounce descends from the Roman 'uncia' (one twelfth). It is distinct from the troy ounce used for precious metals, which is heavier at about 31.1 grams.
Common uses of ounces include: Food portions and recipe ingredients in the US; Postal and letter weights; Packaged goods net weight (cereal, snacks); Baby birth weights in the US.
Kilograms to ounces worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 kg = 35.273962 oz 5 kg = 176.36981 oz 10 kg = 352.739619 oz 50 kg = 1,763.6981 oz 100 kg = 3,527.3962 oz
Frequently asked questions
How many ounces are in one kilogram?
One kilogram (kg) equals 35.273962 ounces (oz). Multiply any value in kilograms by 35.273962 to convert to ounces.
How do I convert kilograms to ounces?
Multiply the value in kilograms by 35.273962. For example, 5 kg × 35.273962 = 176.36981 oz.
How do I convert ounces to kilograms?
Multiply the value in ounces by 0.028349523125, or divide by 35.273962. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the kilogram to ounce conversion exact?
Yes. Since 1959 the international pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kg, so all weight conversions between metric and avoirdupois units use exact factors.
What is the formula for kilograms to ounces?
The formula is: oz = kg × 35.273962. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the kilogram.