The conversion of 1 cup to fluid ounces is approximately 8 fl oz.
Since 1 cup equals 8 fluid ounces, when converting from cups to fluid ounces, you multiply the number of cups by 8. So, for 1 cup, the calculation is 1 x 8 = 8 fl oz, giving the result in fluid ounces.
Conversion Result
1 cup is equal to 8 fluid ounces (fl oz).
Conversion Tool
Result in fl:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert cups to fluid ounces is simple: multiply the number of cups by 8. This works because 1 cup equals 8 fluid ounces, which is a standard volume measurement in the US customary system. For example, if you have 2 cups, multiply 2 by 8 to get 16 fl oz. Math: 2 x 8 = 16.
Conversion Example
- Convert 0.5 cups to fl oz:
- Step 1: Use the formula: cups x 8
- Step 2: 0.5 x 8 = 4
- Result: 0.5 cups equals 4 fluid ounces
- Convert 2 cups to fl oz:
- Step 1: Multiply 2 by 8
- Step 2: 2 x 8 = 16
- Result: 2 cups is 16 fluid ounces
- Convert 3.25 cups to fl oz:
- Step 1: Multiply 3.25 by 8
- Step 2: 3.25 x 8 = 26
- Result: 3.25 cups equals 26 fluid ounces
Conversion Chart
This chart shows values from -24.0 to 26.0 cups and their equivalents in fluid ounces. For each number of cups, multiply by 8 to get the fluid ounces. To use, find your cups value in the first column, then read the corresponding fl oz in the second column.
| Cups | Fluid Ounces (fl oz) |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | -192.0 |
| -22.0 | -176.0 |
| -20.0 | -160.0 |
| -18.0 | -144.0 |
| -16.0 | -128.0 |
| -14.0 | -112.0 |
| -12.0 | -96.0 |
| -10.0 | -80.0 |
| -8.0 | -64.0 |
| -6.0 | -48.0 |
| -4.0 | -32.0 |
| -2.0 | -16.0 |
| 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2.0 | 16.0 |
| 4.0 | 32.0 |
| 6.0 | 48.0 |
| 8.0 | 64.0 |
| 10.0 | 80.0 |
| 12.0 | 96.0 |
| 14.0 | 112.0 |
| 16.0 | 128.0 |
| 18.0 | 144.0 |
| 20.0 | 160.0 |
| 22.0 | 176.0 |
| 24.0 | 192.0 |
| 26.0 | 208.0 |
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Conversion Definitions
cup
A cup is a volume measurement primarily used in cooking, equivalent to 8 fluid ounces in the US system. It measures ingredients’ volume, not weight, and varies slightly in different measurement standards but is generally recognized as 236.6 milliliters.
fl
Fluid ounces (fl oz) are units of volume used to measure liquids. In the US, 1 fl oz equals approximately 29.573 milliliters. It is used in recipes and liquid measurements, allowing precise quantification of small liquid amounts for cooking and other applications.
Conversion FAQs
Can I convert cups to fluid ounces manually?
Yes, by multiplying the number of cups by 8, you get the fluid ounces. For example, 3 cups times 8 equals 24 fl oz. This simple calculation can be done with a calculator or mental math, making conversions quick and easy.
Is the cup measurement the same internationally?
No, the cup varies between countries. The US cup is 8 fl oz, but the UK or imperial cup is about 10 fl oz. Always check which standard your recipe uses to ensure proper measurement, especially in international cooking contexts.
Why do some recipes specify fluid ounces instead of cups?
Fluid ounces measure precise liquid volume, reducing ambiguity in recipes. Cups can vary slightly depending on the measuring cup used, so fluid ounces provide consistency, especially important in baking or when exact liquid measurements are critical.
Can I use this conversion for liquids and dry ingredients?
This conversion applies to liquids. Dry ingredients are measured by weight, so converting cups to fluid ounces for dry items can be inaccurate because volume and weight don’t directly correlate. Use weight measurements for dry ingredients for accuracy.