Fluid Ounces to Cups Calculator
📚 Examples, Formula, and How To
📝 Fluid Ounces to Cups Formula
Fluid Ounces to Cups
Cups = Fluid Ounces × 0.125Multiply the volume in fluid ounces by 0.125 to get cups
Cups to Fluid Ounces
Fluid Ounces = Cups ÷ 0.125Divide the volume in cups by 0.125 (or multiply by 8) to get fluid ounces
💡 Converting Fluid Ounces to Cups
Example 1
Convert: 16 fluid ounces to cups
Start with the conversion formula: Cups = Fluid Ounces × 0.125
Substitute the value: Cups = 16 × 0.125
Calculate: 16 × 0.125 = 2
Example 2
Convert: 1.5 cups to fluid ounces
Start with the conversion formula: Fluid Ounces = Cups ÷ 0.125
Substitute the value: Fluid Ounces = 1.5 ÷ 0.125
Calculate: 1.5 ÷ 0.125 = 12
📊 Fluid Ounces to Cups Conversion Table
Common Fluid Ounces to Cups Conversions
| Fluid Ounces | Cups |
|---|---|
| 1 fl oz | 0.125 cup |
| 2 fl oz | 0.25 cup |
| 4 fl oz | 0.5 cup |
| 6 fl oz | 0.75 cup |
| 8 fl oz | 1 cup |
| 12 fl oz | 1.5 cup |
| 16 fl oz | 2 cup |
| 24 fl oz | 3 cup |
| 32 fl oz | 4 cup |
All values are rounded to 4 decimal places for practical use
⚙️ How to Convert Fluid Ounces to Cups
Conversion Factor
1 fluid ounce equals 0.125 cups (8 fl oz = 1 cup)
This is the standard US measurement conversion for liquid volume.
Fluid Ounces to Cups
Multiply fl oz by 0.125 to get cups
Enter a value in the fluid ounces field to convert to cups.
Cups to Fluid Ounces
Divide cups by 0.125 (or multiply by 8) to get fl oz
Enter a value in the cups field to convert to fluid ounces.
📚 What are Fluid Ounces and Cups?
📏 Fluid Ounce(fl oz)
Definition:
A fluid ounce is a unit of volume for measuring liquids. In the US, one fluid ounce equals 29.5735 milliliters.
History:
The fluid ounce originated in medieval England as a measure based on wine. The US fluid ounce was standardized in 1824.
Common Uses:
- Beverage serving sizes
- Recipe measurements for liquids
- Medicine and supplement dosing
- Cosmetics and personal care products
- Cooking oils and vinegars
Fun Fact:
A standard shot glass holds 1.5 fluid ounces, and a standard coffee cup holds 8 fluid ounces. There are 128 fluid ounces in a gallon!
📏 Cup(cup)
Definition:
A cup is a unit of volume measurement in cooking. In the US, one cup equals 240 milliliters, 16 tablespoons, or 8 fluid ounces.
History:
The cup as a cooking measurement was standardized in the late 19th century. Fannie Farmer's 1896 cookbook helped establish level cup measurements.
Common Uses:
- Baking and cooking recipe measurements
- Measuring dry ingredients like flour and sugar
- Liquid measurements for beverages
- Portion sizes for grains and cereals
- Standard serving sizes in nutrition
Fun Fact:
The saying 'a cup of joe' for coffee comes from the fact that a standard coffee serving is about one cup (8 fluid ounces)!