What's the Difference Between 'Gram' and 'Gramme'?
In this blog post we look at when to use gram and when to use gramme.
'Gram' or 'Gramme'?
"Gram" and "gramme" are alternative spellings of the same unit of measurement, which is used to measure weight or mass. The gram is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI).
The word "gram" is the preferred spelling in most of the English-speaking countries, while "gramme" is the older spelling that is less common and used mostly in British English.
For example: "This recipe calls for 500 grams of flour" or "This recipe calls for 500 grammes of flour"
In summary, both "gram" and "gramme" are correct spellings, and they are used interchangeably to refer to the unit of measurement for weight or mass.
The choice between "gram" and "gramme" may depend on the region or preference, but "gram" is the more commonly used spelling and "gramme" is an older spelling that is less common.
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"This recipe requires 250 grams of butter." This sentence uses "grams" which is the more common spelling in most of the English-speaking countries.
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"This recipe requires 250 grammes of butter." This sentence uses "gramme" which is the older spelling that is less common and used mostly in British English.
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"The weight of the apple is 150 grams." (International)
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"I need to buy 100 grammes of milk powder." (British)
Examples of Gram in a Sentence
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I need to buy 100 grams of sugar.
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The package says it contains 50 grams of protein.
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I have to measure out 200 grams of butter for the cake.
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The serving size is 30 grams of pasta.
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The scale is accurate to within 1 gram.
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A gram of gold is worth a lot of money.
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The recipe calls for 100 grams of chocolate.
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The package contains 20 grams of fiber.
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The weight of the object is 2 grams.
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The protein powder has 25 grams per serving.
Examples of Gramme in a Sentence
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I need to weigh out 500 grammes of chicken breast for tonight's dinner.
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This recipe calls for 150 grammes of ground beef.
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The package of tea contains 100 grammes of loose leaf.
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I've been trying to lose weight and my goal is to consume less than 100 grammes of sugar a day.
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The package of seeds says it contains 50 grammes of product.
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I need to buy 100 grammes of quinoa for my next meal prep.
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I was able to lift only 50 grammes of weight in my last workout.
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A gramme of carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere for every kilometer driven by an average car.
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The recipe calls for adding 100 grammes of diced onions.
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The package of crackers contains 15 grammes of fat per serving.
