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fluid ounces to ounces
fl ozoz
1 fl oz 1.0432 oz
2 fl oz 2.0864 oz
3 fl oz 3.1295 oz
4 fl oz 4.1727 oz
5 fl oz 5.2159 oz
6 fl oz 6.2591 oz
7 fl oz 7.3022 oz
8 fl oz 8.3454 oz
9 fl oz 9.3886 oz
10 fl oz 10.4318 oz
11 fl oz 11.4749 oz
12 fl oz 12.5181 oz
13 fl oz 13.5613 oz
14 fl oz 14.6045 oz
15 fl oz 15.6476 oz
16 fl oz 16.6908 oz
17 fl oz 17.734 oz
18 fl oz 18.7772 oz
19 fl oz 19.8203 oz
20 fl oz 20.8635 oz

How to convert

1 fluid ounce (fl oz) = 1.043175557 ounce (oz). Fluid Ounce (fl oz) is a unit of Volume used in Standard system. Ounce (oz) is a unit of Weight used in Standard system. Please note this is volume to weight conversion, this conversion is valid only for pure water at temperature 4 °C.
US oz = 28.349523125 g
US fl oz = 29.5735295625 ml (milliliters) = 29.5735295625 g (grams) of pure water at temperature 4 °C.
US cup = 8 fl oz = 236.5882365 ml (milliliters) = 236.5882365 g (grams) of pure water at temperature 4 °C.

Fluid Ounces: A Unit of Volume

Fluid ounces are a unit of volume that are used to measure liquids, such as water, milk, oil, wine, etc. They are also used to measure some dry goods, such as grains, fruits, nuts, etc. They are different from ounces, which are a unit of weight or mass. They are also different from liters, which are a larger unit of volume. They are also different from barrel of oil equivalent (BOE), which is a unit of energy based on the approximate energy released by burning one barrel of crude oil.

Definition of Fluid Ounces

A fluid ounce is a unit of volume or capacity in both the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. However, the size of a fluid ounce varies depending on the type of fluid ounce used:

  • A UK fluid ounce is equal to one twentieth of a UK pint in the imperial system of measurement. It is equivalent to 28.413 milliliters or 0.96076 US fluid ounces in the metric system.
  • A US fluid ounce is equal to one sixteenth of a US liquid pint in the US customary system of measurement. It is equivalent to 29.573 milliliters or 1.0408 UK fluid ounces in the metric system.
  • A US food labeling fluid ounce is exactly 30 milliliters.

History of Fluid Ounces

The origin of the term fluid ounce as a unit of measure is uncertain, but it may have derived from the Latin phrase fluida uncia, which means fluid ounce. Fluid ounces have been used since ancient times to store and transport various liquids and dry goods. The size and shape of fluid ounces varied depending on the type and quantity of the goods, the availability of materials, and the customs of different regions and countries.

The use of fluid ounces as a unit of measure dates back to the medieval times, when the European system of measurement was established. The standard size of these fluid ounces was based on the wine gallon, which was originally defined as the volume of eight pounds of wine at 62 °F. The fluid ounce was convenient for measuring and dividing smaller amounts of liquids and dry goods.

The use of fluid ounces as a unit of measure continued until the 20th century, when the metric system of measurement was adopted in most countries. The fluid ounce was gradually replaced by units such as liters, grams, etc. However, some countries and regions still use fluid ounces for certain types of liquids and dry goods, especially in the United States and the United Kingdom and Ireland and some Commonwealth nations.

How to Convert Fluid Ounces

To convert fluid ounces to other units of volume, one can use the following formulas:

  • To convert UK fluid ounces to liters: multiply by 0.028413

  • To convert UK fluid ounces to cubic inches: multiply by 1.7339

  • To convert UK fluid ounces to US fluid ounces: multiply by 0.96076

  • To convert UK fluid ounces to BOE: divide by 700

  • To convert US fluid ounces to liters: multiply by 0.029573

  • To convert US fluid ounces to cubic inches: multiply by 1.8047

  • To convert US fluid ounces to UK fluid ounces: multiply by 1.0408

  • To convert US fluid ounces to BOE: divide by 600

  • To convert US food labeling fluid ounces to liters: multiply by 0.03

  • To convert US food labeling fluid ounces to cubic inches: multiply by 1.831

  • To convert US food labeling fluid ounces to UK fluid ounces: multiply by 1.0559

  • To convert US food labeling fluid ounces to BOE: divide by 583

Where Fluid Ounces are Used

Fluid ounces are mainly used in some countries and regions that use the imperial system or the US customary system or the US food labeling system of measurement. They are often used for measuring and adding liquids such as water, milk, oil, wine, etc., and dry goods such as grains, fruits, nuts, etc., to recipes.

In some countries that use the metric system of measurement, such as Canada and Australia, fluid ounces are not commonly used or recognized. Instead, they use units such as liters, grams, etc.

Example Conversions of Fluid Ounces to Other Units

Here are some examples of converting fluid ounces to other units of volume:

  • 1 UK fl oz = 0.028413 liters

  • 2 UK fl oz = 3.4678 cubic inches

  • 3 UK fl oz = 2.8823 US fl oz

  • 4 UK fl oz = 0.0057 BOE

  • 1 US fl oz = 0.029573 liters

  • 2 US fl oz = 3.6094 cubic inches

  • 3 US fl oz = 3.1224 UK fl oz

  • 4 US fl oz = 0.0067 BOE

  • 1 US food labeling fl oz = 0.03 liters

  • 2 US food labeling fl oz = 3.662 cubic inches

  • 3 US food labeling fl oz = 3.1677 UK fl oz

  • 4 US food labeling fl oz = 0.0069 BOE.

The US fluid ounce, defined as 1/128 US gallon, equals to 29.5735295625 milliliters.

Definition of the Ounce

The ounce is defined differently in different systems of measurement. The most common ounce is the international avoirdupois ounce, which is equal to 28.349523125 grams or 437.5 grains. This is the ounce that is used for most purposes, such as measuring food, postal items, fabric, paper and boxing gloves. The avoirdupois ounce is one-sixteenth of an avoirdupois pound, which is defined as 7000 grains.

Another ounce is the international troy ounce, which is equal to 31.1034768 grams or 480 grains. This is the ounce that is used for measuring precious metals and gems, such as gold, silver, platinum and diamonds. The troy ounce is one-twelfth of a troy pound, which is defined as 5760 grains.

A third ounce is the apothecaries’ ounce, which is also equal to 480 grains, but it is divided into eight drams instead of twelve pennyweights like the troy ounce. The apothecaries’ ounce is used for measuring medicines and drugs.

There are also other historical or regional ounces that have different values, such as the Spanish ounce, the French ounce, the Portuguese ounce, the Roman/Italian ounce, the Dutch metric ounce and the Chinese metric ounce.

How to Convert Ounces

Ounces can be converted to other units of weight by using conversion factors or formulas. Here are some examples of how to convert ounces to other units of weight in the US customary system and the SI system:

  • To convert ounces to pounds, divide by 16. For example, 32 oz = 32/16 = 2 lb.
  • To convert ounces to tons (short), divide by 32000. For example, 64000 oz = 64000/32000 = 2 tons.
  • To convert ounces to grams, multiply by 28.349523125. For example, 4 oz = 4 x 28.349523125 = 113.3980925 g.
  • To convert ounces to kilograms, multiply by 0.028349523125. For example, 8 oz = 8 x 0.028349523125 = 0.226796185 kg.
  • To convert ounces to milligrams, multiply by 28349.523125. For example, 2 oz = 2 x 28349.523125 = 56699.04625 mg.
  • To convert ounces to micrograms, multiply by 28349523.125. For example, 1 oz = 1 x 28349523.125 = 28349523.125 µg.

Where Ounces are Used

Ounces are used in different countries and regions for different applications and purposes. Here are some examples of where ounces are used:

  • In the United States, ounces are used for measuring packaged foods and food portions, postal items, areal density of fabric and paper, boxing gloves and firearms.
  • In the United Kingdom, ounces are used for measuring food portions and ingredients, woolen cloth and gold bullion.
  • In Canada, ounces are used for measuring food portions and ingredients, precious metals and gems and liquor bottles.
  • In Australia and New Zealand, ounces are used for measuring food portions and ingredients, precious metals and gems and baby weights.
  • In China, ounces are used for measuring tea leaves and pearls.
  • In India, ounces are used for measuring gold ornaments and silk fabrics.

History of Ounces

Ounces have a long history that dates back to ancient times. Here are some highlights of the history of ounces:

  • The uncia was an ancient Roman unit of measurement that was one-twelfth of a Roman pound or libra. It was also used as a unit of volume and area.
  • The uncia was borrowed into Old English as ynsan or yndsan from a Vulgar Latin form with ts for c before i (palatalization). This became inch in modern English.
  • The uncia was also borrowed into Middle English through Anglo-Norman and Middle French as unce, once or ounce. This became ounce in modern English.
  • The ounce was divided into different fractions and multiples, such as the dram, the pennyweight, the scruple and the mark.
  • The ounce was used in different systems of measurement, such as the imperial system, the US customary system, the troy system and the apothecaries’ system.
  • The ounce was standardized by international agreements, such as the international yard and pound agreement of 1959 and the international troy ounce agreement of 1958.

Example Conversions of Ounces to Other Units

Here are some examples of conversions of ounces to other units of weight:

  • 1 oz = 0.0625 lb
  • 1 oz = 0.00003125 ton
  • 1 oz = 28.349523125 g
  • 1 oz = 0.028349523125 kg
  • 1 oz = 28349.523125 mg
  • 1 oz = 28349523.125 µg
  • 1 oz = 0.911458333 troy oz
  • 1 oz = 0.911458333 apothecaries’ oz
  • 1 oz = 1.041666667 Spanish oz
  • 1 oz = 0.927272727 French oz



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