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Convert US Fluid Ounces to US Cups

Seamlessly convert values from US Fluid Ounces (fl oz) to US Cups (cup). Includes the exact formula, a quick reference table, and real-world context.

Conversion Formula

US Cups = US Fluid Ounces × 0.125007

US Fluid Ounces to US Cups Conversion Table

US Fluid Ounces (fl oz)US Cups (cup)
1 fl oz0.125007 cup
2 fl oz0.250015 cup
5 fl oz0.625037 cup
10 fl oz1.2501 cup
15 fl oz1.8751 cup
20 fl oz2.5001 cup
25 fl oz3.1252 cup
50 fl oz6.2504 cup
100 fl oz12.5007 cup
500 fl oz62.5037 cup

About US Fluid Ounces

The US fluid ounce is a unit of volume equal to approximately 29.57 milliliters. It is commonly used in the United States for beverage servings, perfume bottles, and small liquid measurements.

Real-World Examples

  • A standard shot glass holds 1.5 fluid ounces
  • A tall Starbucks coffee is 12 fluid ounces
  • Most shampoo bottles contain 12 to 16 fluid ounces

💡 Did you know? A fluid ounce of water does not weigh exactly one ounce. It weighs about 1.04 avoirdupois ounces, making the 'fluid' distinction important.

About US Cups

The US cup is a cooking measurement equal to 8 US fluid ounces or approximately 237 milliliters. It is the primary volume measurement used in American cooking and baking recipes.

Real-World Examples

  • A standard coffee mug holds about 1.5 cups
  • Most rice recipes call for 1 cup of dry rice
  • The daily recommended water intake is about 8 cups for adults

💡 Did you know? The metric cup used in Australia and New Zealand is exactly 250 mL, while the US cup is 236.6 mL and the Japanese cup is 200 mL, which can cause recipe conversion confusion.

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