How to convert us fluid ounces to us cups
To convert a measurement in us fluid ounces to us cups, multiply the value by 0.125. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the liter.
For example, to convert 5 fl oz to us cups: 5 × 0.125 = 0.625 cup.
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 us cup?
A US cup is a US customary cooking measure equal to 8 fluid ounces or about 236.6 milliliters. The US legal cup used on nutrition labels is 240 mL, while the customary cooking cup is about 236.6 mL. The cup became the backbone of American home-cooking recipes, unlike the weight-based approach common elsewhere.
Common uses of us cups include: US recipe ingredient measurements; Coffee maker and kettle capacity; Serving sizes on US nutrition labels; Baking and portioning at home.
US Fluid Ounces to us cups worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 fl oz = 0.125 cup 5 fl oz = 0.625 cup 10 fl oz = 1.25 cup 50 fl oz = 6.25 cup 100 fl oz = 12.5 cup
Frequently asked questions
How many us cups are in one us fluid ounce?
One us fluid ounce (fl oz) equals 0.125 us cups (cup). Multiply any value in us fluid ounces by 0.125 to convert to us cups.
How do I convert us fluid ounces to us cups?
Multiply the value in us fluid ounces by 0.125. For example, 5 fl oz × 0.125 = 0.625 cup.
How do I convert us cups to us fluid ounces?
Multiply the value in us cups by 8, or divide by 0.125. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the us fluid ounce to us cup 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 us cups?
The formula is: cup = fl oz × 0.125. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the liter.