What is a fluid ounce?
fl oz volume unit
Definition
A fluid ounce (fl oz) is a US volume unit equal to 29.57 milliliters. Important: fl oz measures volume, not weight (oz).
When to Use fluid ounces
Fluid ounces are used for liquid measurements in US recipes. 1 US cup = 8 fl oz.
1 fluid ounce equals
- 0.13 cup (cup)
- 2 tablespoon (tbsp)
- 6 teaspoon (tsp)
- 29.6 milliliter (ml)
How Much Does 1 fluid ounce Weigh?
Weight varies by ingredient density:
| Ingredient | Weight (g) |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 15 g |
| Granulated sugar | 25 g |
| Brown sugar | 27.5 g |
| Butter | 28.4 g |
| Honey | 42.5 g |
| Milk | 30.6 g |
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