How to convert liters to us fluid ounces
To convert a measurement in liters to us fluid ounces, multiply the value by 33.814023. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the liter.
For example, to convert 5 L to us fluid ounces: 5 × 33.814023 = 169.070114 fl oz.
What is a liter?
A liter is a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters or one cubic decimeter, about 0.264 US gallons. Introduced in France in 1795, the liter was originally defined as the volume of one kilogram of water. It is accepted for use with the SI and is the everyday unit of volume for liquids across most of the world.
Common uses of liters include: Beverage and bottle sizes; Fuel sold at the pump in most countries; Engine displacement (e.g. a 2.0 L engine); Cooking and liquid recipe quantities.
What is a us fluid ounce?
A US fluid ounce is a US customary unit of liquid volume equal to 1/8 of a cup or about 29.57 milliliters. The fluid ounce measures volume, not weight, and the US version differs from the slightly smaller imperial fluid ounce (about 28.4 mL). It is the standard unit for labeling drink and cosmetic volumes in the US.
Common uses of us fluid ounces include: Drink and beverage container labeling in the US; Cosmetic and personal-care product volumes; Recipe liquid quantities; Bar and cocktail measurements.
Liters to us fluid ounces worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 L = 33.814023 fl oz 5 L = 169.070114 fl oz 10 L = 338.140227 fl oz 50 L = 1,690.7011 fl oz 100 L = 3,381.4023 fl oz
Frequently asked questions
How many us fluid ounces are in one liter?
One liter (L) equals 33.814023 us fluid ounces (fl oz). Multiply any value in liters by 33.814023 to convert to us fluid ounces.
How do I convert liters to us fluid ounces?
Multiply the value in liters by 33.814023. For example, 5 L × 33.814023 = 169.070114 fl oz.
How do I convert us fluid ounces to liters?
Multiply the value in us fluid ounces by 0.029573529563, or divide by 33.814023. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the liter to us fluid ounce conversion exact?
Conversions between metric volumes are exact by definition. US and imperial volumes are defined exactly relative to the liter, so these factors are exact.
What is the formula for liters to us fluid ounces?
The formula is: fl oz = L × 33.814023. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the liter.