Adhesive Wheel Weight Sizes: Gram & OZ Chart for Buyers

Ordering adhesive wheel weights in the wrong size series is one of the most common and most avoidable purchasing mistakes. This page sets out the standard sizes, the gram to OZ conversion chart, and how the segments are used in practice.

Fe adhesive wheel weight strips with 5 g and 10 g segments — Fe adhesive strips with alternating 5 g and 10 g segments - the most practical stock configuration

Gram to OZ conversion chart

One ounce equals exactly 28.3495 grams. Use the table below to convert between the gram series used in most markets and the OZ series used in the US and some export markets.

Grams	Ounces
5 g	0.18 oz
10 g	0.35 oz
15 g	0.53 oz
20 g	0.71 oz
25 g	0.88 oz
30 g	1.06 oz
40 g	1.41 oz
50 g	1.76 oz
60 g	2.12 oz

Ounces	Grams
0.25 oz	7.09 g
0.50 oz	14.17 g
1.00 oz	28.35 g
1.50 oz	42.52 g
2.00 oz	56.70 g

Standard strip dimensions in our range

Model	Material	Configuration	Strip size	Profile	Packing
CTR-FE-01A	Fe (steel)	4 x 5 g + 4 x 10 g	140 x 19 x 3.8 mm	Round / right angle	100 pcs / 50 pcs
CTR-FE-02A	Fe (steel)	12 x 5 g	140 x 19 x 3.8 mm	Round / right angle	100 pcs / 50 pcs
CTR-PB-01A	Pb (lead)	4 x 5 g + 4 x 10 g	105 x 18 x 4 mm	Round / right angle	100 pcs / 50 pcs
CTR-PB-02A	Pb (lead)	12 x 5 g	105 x 18 x 4 mm	Round / right angle	100 pcs / 50 pcs

Lead (Pb) strips are physically smaller for the same mass because lead is denser - about 11.3 g/cm3 against roughly 7.8 g/cm3 for steel. That is why a 105 mm Pb strip carries a similar mass to a 140 mm Fe strip.

Which series should you stock?

Customer type	Recommended stock
Tyre shops and workshops	Mixed 5 g / 10 g strips in gram series - covers most passenger car balancing
Distributors and wholesalers	Both gram and OZ series, round and right-angle profiles
OE and premium accounts	Zinc or Fe with 3M or Norton tape, private label packing
Truck and commercial	Larger clip-on weights and heavy-duty adhesive ranges

Pb adhesive wheel weight strip CTR-PB-01A with 5 g and 10 g segments — CTR-PB-01A: 4 x 5 g + 4 x 10 g Pb adhesive strip, 105 x 18 x 4 mm

For the full product range see Fe wheel balancing weights and Pb wheel balancing weights, or start with the adhesive wheel weights buying guide. To order mixed sizes in one shipment, contact our team.

Sources

Unit conversion: 1 ounce = 28.3495 grams (international avoirdupois ounce)
Material densities: steel approx. 7.8 g/cm3, zinc approx. 7.1 g/cm3, lead approx. 11.3 g/cm3
Strip dimensions, configurations and packing: Century Auto Parts published product specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What sizes do adhesive wheel weights come in?

Standard adhesive weights run from 5 g to 60 g in segmented strips. 5 g and 10 g segments cover the majority of passenger car balancing work, while larger segments are used for heavier wheels and truck applications.

How many grams are in an ounce?

One ounce equals 28.3495 grams. A 5 g segment is about 0.18 oz and a 60 g strip is about 2.12 oz. Most manufacturers offer both gram and OZ series so buyers can order in their local convention.

What are the standard strip dimensions?

Common Fe adhesive strips measure 140 x 19 x 3.8 mm, and common Pb adhesive strips measure 105 x 18 x 4 mm. Both are supplied as break-apart segments.

How much weight is needed to balance a wheel?

It depends on the wheel, tyre and machine, but a typical passenger car balance uses 10 g to 60 g per wheel, often split between the inner and outer planes. That is why mixed 5 g and 10 g strips are the most practical stock item.