How to convert us fluid ounces to milliliters
To convert a measurement in us fluid ounces to milliliters, multiply the value by 29.57353. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the liter.
For example, to convert 5 fl oz to milliliters: 5 × 29.57353 = 147.867648 mL.
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.
What is a milliliter?
A milliliter is a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter (0.001 L) and equal to one cubic centimeter. The milliliter derives from the liter with the Latin prefix 'mille' (thousand). It is the standard small-volume unit in medicine, cooking, and laboratories worldwide, interchangeable with the cubic centimeter (cc).
Common uses of milliliters include: Medicine and syrup dosages; Recipe liquid measurements; Cosmetics and perfume volumes; Laboratory and chemistry work.
When you need to convert us fluid ounces to milliliters
US drink and cosmetic products are labeled in fluid ounces, so converting to milliliters is common for travelers checking liquid limits, following metric recipes, or comparing product sizes internationally. A 12 fl oz can is about 355 mL.
US Fluid Ounces to milliliters worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 fl oz = 29.57353 mL 5 fl oz = 147.867648 mL 10 fl oz = 295.735296 mL 50 fl oz = 1,478.6765 mL 100 fl oz = 2,957.353 mL
Frequently asked questions
How many milliliters are in one us fluid ounce?
One us fluid ounce (fl oz) equals 29.57353 milliliters (mL). Multiply any value in us fluid ounces by 29.57353 to convert to milliliters.
How do I convert us fluid ounces to milliliters?
Multiply the value in us fluid ounces by 29.57353. For example, 5 fl oz × 29.57353 = 147.867648 mL.
How do I convert milliliters to us fluid ounces?
Multiply the value in milliliters by 0.033814022702, or divide by 29.57353. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the us fluid ounce to milliliter 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 us fluid ounces to milliliters?
The formula is: mL = fl oz × 29.57353. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the liter.