{"id":3364,"date":"2022-03-06T16:34:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-06T16:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/?p=3364"},"modified":"2022-10-21T08:26:58","modified_gmt":"2022-10-21T08:26:58","slug":"how-much-does-slice-bread-weigh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/how-much-does-slice-bread-weigh\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does a Slice of Bread Weigh? (Various Types &#038; Conversions)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:55.555555555556%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:88.888888888889%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:55.555555555556%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>If you&rsquo;ve ever tried to work out bread weights for calorie counting or baking, you&rsquo;ll know that it can be challenging to pin down an exact weight to work out what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding the right weight and calorie information can be tricky with various loaf shapes, sizes added ingredients, and not forgetting how thick the slice is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, in this article, I&rsquo;ve categorized various bread slice weights (that I&rsquo;ve weighed) in charts so you can quickly work out the weights you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The simple answer to the question is that a slice of bread can weigh from 25g (0.88oz) for a small thinly sliced loaf up to 80g (2.82oz) for a large thickly sliced loaf, with an average slice weighing around 35-40g (1.23-1.4oz).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because these weights will depend on various factors, read on to find the correct weights for your favorite bread types. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Decorative-image-of-slices-of-bread.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Decorative-image-of-slices-of-bread.jpg 900w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Decorative-image-of-slices-of-bread-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Decorative-image-of-slices-of-bread-768x427.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20900%20500'%3E%3Crect%20width='900'%20height='500'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3365 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Decorative-image-of-slices-of-bread.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Decorative-image-of-slices-of-bread.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Decorative-image-of-slices-of-bread.jpg.webp 900w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Decorative-image-of-slices-of-bread-300x167.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Decorative-image-of-slices-of-bread-768x427.jpg.webp 768w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-group has-base-2-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2>Topics in this Article<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a hurry? Use the links below to skip to the section you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><a href=\"#g-oz-weight\">How Much Does a Slice of Bread Weigh? In Grams &amp; Ounces<\/a><\/li><li><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><a href=\"#average-slice\">Weight of Average Slice of bread<\/a><\/li><li><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><a href=\"#per-weight\">Bread Slices per Weight<\/a><\/li><li><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><a href=\"#pound-kilo\">How Much Does a Slice of Bread Weigh? In Pounds &amp; Kilos<\/a><\/li><li><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><a href=\"#slice-faqs\">More Bread Slice Weight FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"g-oz-weight\">How Much Does a Slice of Bread Weigh? In Grams &amp; Ounces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To help you easily work out how much your slice of bread weighs, use the charts below to find weights depending on the size of the loaf and the thickness of the slice. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bread is typically sold in two main sizes of loaf, although they can vary depending on the brand or bread type, so to keep things simple I&rsquo;ve split the sizes into the two most-common weights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Small Loaf &ndash; 400g (14oz)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-container-3 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bread Slice Thickness (small loaf)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Average Weight Per Slice<br>(in Grams)<\/strong><\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong>Weight Per Slice<br>(in Ounces)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thin<\/td><td>25-30g<\/td><td>0.88-1.1oz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medium<\/td><td>30-35g<\/td><td>1.1oz-1.23oz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thick<\/td><td>35-45g<\/td><td>1.23-1.59oz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Extra Thick<\/td><td>45-60g plus<\/td><td>1.59-2.1oz plus<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>Large Loaf &ndash; 800g (28oz)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bread Slice Thickness (large loaf)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Weight Per Slice<br>(in Grams)<\/strong><\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong>Weight Per Slice<br>(in Ounces)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thin<\/td><td>30-35g<\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\">1.1oz-1.23oz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medium<\/td><td>35-40g<\/td><td>1.23-1.4oz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thick<\/td><td>40-50g<\/td><td>1.4-1.76oz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Extra Thick<\/td><td>50-80g plus<\/td><td>1.76-2.82oz<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Bread Slice Weights Infographic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re not sure how thick your slice of bread is, the infographic below shows what each thickness category looks like. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bread-thickness-infographic.jpg\" alt=\"infographic to show a thin, medium, thick and extra thick slice of bread\" class=\"wp-image-3371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bread-thickness-infographic.jpg 900w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bread-thickness-infographic-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bread-thickness-infographic-768x683.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bread-thickness-infographic.jpg.webp\" alt=\"infographic to show a thin, medium, thick and extra thick slice of bread\" class=\"wp-image-3371 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bread-thickness-infographic.jpg.webp 900w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bread-thickness-infographic-300x267.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bread-thickness-infographic-768x683.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bread-thickness-infographic.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A thin slice is the type you would expect from a small loaf, which is often sold as reduced-calorie bread, such as a danish loaf or Weight Watchers.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An extra thick slice, is more of a doorstop slice of bread, or a thick crust at the end of a loaf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"average-slice\">Weight of Average Slice of bread<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you&rsquo;re not sure what size your bread is, or the weight of the loaf it came from, an average weight for a typical medium slice of bread, 35-40g (<meta charset=\"utf-8\">1.23-1.4oz).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This size of slice is typically used as standard sandwich bread, especially if you buy a ready-made pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get an idea of what a slice of bread of this weight looks like, then the image below shows what it looks like on a scale.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/average-slice-of-bread.jpg\" alt=\"what a medium brown and white slice of bread looks like on a scale - ranging from 35g to 40g\" class=\"wp-image-3373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/average-slice-of-bread.jpg 900w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/average-slice-of-bread-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/average-slice-of-bread-768x427.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/average-slice-of-bread.jpg.webp\" alt=\"what a medium brown and white slice of bread looks like on a scale - ranging from 35g to 40g\" class=\"wp-image-3373 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/average-slice-of-bread.jpg.webp 900w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/average-slice-of-bread-300x167.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/average-slice-of-bread-768x427.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/average-slice-of-bread.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"per-weight\">Bread Slices per Weight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The tables below will help you work out how many slices of bread you get per certain weight. To keep things simple, I&rsquo;ve included only thin and thick slice weights, for both small and large loaf sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Figures have been rounded to the nearest whole slice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Small Loaf &ndash; 400g (14oz)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-container-5 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Average Thin Bread Slices per Wight<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong>Average <\/strong>Thick Bread Slices per Wight<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>50g\/1.76oz<\/td><td>2 slices<\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\">1 slice<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>100g\/3.53oz<\/td><td>3 &ndash; 4 <meta charset=\"utf-8\">slices<\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\">2 &ndash; 3 slices<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>150g\/5.29oz<\/td><td>5 &ndash; 6 <meta charset=\"utf-8\">slices<\/td><td>3 &ndash; 4slices<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>200g\/7.1oz<\/td><td>7 &ndash; 8 <meta charset=\"utf-8\">slices<\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\">4- 6 slices<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1oz\/28.3g<\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\">1 slice<\/td><td>less than a slice<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2oz\/56.7g<\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\">2 slices<\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\">1 &ndash; 2 slices<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3oz\/85g<\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\">2 &ndash; 3 slices<\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\">2 &ndash; 3 slices<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4oz\/113.3g<\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\">4 &ndash; 5 slices<\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\">3 &ndash; 4 slices<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>Large Loaf &ndash; 800g (28oz)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Average Thin Bread Slices per Wight<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong>Average <\/strong>Thick Bread Slices per Wight<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>50g\/1.76oz<\/td><td> 1 &ndash; 2 slices<\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\">1 slice<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>100g\/3.53oz<\/td><td> 2 &ndash; 3 slices<\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\">2 &ndash; 3 slices<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>150g\/5.29oz<\/td><td> 4 &ndash; 5 <meta charset=\"utf-8\">slices<\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\">3 &ndash; 4 slices<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>200g\/7.1oz<\/td><td> 6 &ndash; 7 <meta charset=\"utf-8\">slices<\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\">4 &ndash; 5 slices<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1oz\/28.3g<\/td><td>Less than a slice<\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Less than a slice<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2oz\/56.7g<\/td><td>2 slices<\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\">1 slice<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3oz\/85g<\/td><td>2 &ndash; 3 slices<\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\">2 slices<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4oz\/113.3g<\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\">3 &ndash; 4 slices<\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\">2 &ndash; 3 slices<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pound-kilo\">How Much Does a Slice of Bread Weigh? In Pounds &amp; Kilos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you need to convert bread slice weights to pounds or kilos, use the charts below to find the information you need.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weights are based on averages and are split into two categories depending on the size of the loaf to get a more accurate figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Small Loaf &ndash; 400g (14oz)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-container-7 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bread Slice Thickness (small loaf)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Average Weight Per Slice<br>(in Kilograms)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Weight Per Slice<br>(in Pounds)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thin<\/td><td>0.025-0.03kg<\/td><td>0.055-0.066lb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medium<\/td><td>0.03-0.035kg<\/td><td>0.066-0.077lb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thick<\/td><td>0.035-0.045kg<\/td><td>0.077-0.099lb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Extra Thick<\/td><td>0.045-0.06kg plus<\/td><td>0.099-0.13lb plus<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>Large Loaf &ndash; 800g (28oz)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bread Slice Thickness (large loaf)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Weight Per Slice<br>(in Kilograms)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Weight Per Slice<br>(in Pounds)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thin<\/td><td>0.03-0.035kg<\/td><td>0.066-0.077lb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medium<\/td><td>0.035-0.04kg<\/td><td>0.077-0.088lb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thick<\/td><td>0.04-0.05kg<\/td><td>0.088-0.11lb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Extra Thick<\/td><td>0.05-0.08kg plus<\/td><td>0.11-0.18lb<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"slice-faqs\">More Bread Slice Weight FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1642763438498\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Is a slice of bread two ounces?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">A two-ounce slice of bread is equal to an extra-thick slice from a large store-bought loaf or two thin slices.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1642763451984\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">How many grams is a thick slice of bread?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">A thick slice of bread from a store-bought small loaf weighs around <meta charset=\"utf-8\">35-45g (<meta charset=\"utf-8\">1.23-1.4oz) and a thick slice of bread from a store-bought large loaf weighs around <meta charset=\"utf-8\">40-50g (<meta charset=\"utf-8\">1.4-1.76oz).<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-group has-base-2-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2>Related Articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope this post helped you to find the information you were looking for, you might also like the following related articles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/calories-slice-bread-uk\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">How Many Calories Are in a Slice of Bread? 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