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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