Ounces to Liters Converter
Convert fluid ounces (fl oz) to liters (L) with US and UK standards
Convert Fluid Ounces and Liters
Note: US and UK fluid ounces differ by about 4%
US customary fluid ounces
Metric unit of volume
Conversion Formula:
1 US fluid ounce (fl oz) = 0.0295735 liters (L)
1 liter (L) = 33.814 US fluid ounces (fl oz)
Conversion Results
Related Unit Conversions
Quick Conversion Table (US)
| Fluid Ounces (fl oz) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 fl oz | 0.0296 L |
| 8 fl oz | 0.2366 L |
| 16 fl oz | 0.4732 L |
| 32 fl oz | 0.9464 L |
| 64 fl oz | 1.8927 L |
| 128 fl oz | 3.7854 L |
Common Conversions
About These Units
Fluid Ounce (fl oz)
A unit of volume used in imperial and US customary systems. Despite the name, it measures volume, not weight. US and UK fluid ounces differ by about 4%.
Liter (L)
The standard unit of volume in the metric system. One liter equals 1000 milliliters and is commonly used worldwide for beverages and liquids.
Important: Don't confuse fluid ounces (volume) with ounces (weight). They measure different properties!
Understanding Ounces to Liters Conversion
How to Convert Ounces to Liters
Converting fluid ounces to liters requires knowing which system you're using. The US and UK fluid ounces have different values.
US Fluid Ounce Conversion:
- 1 US fl oz = 0.0295735 liters
- Multiply ounces by 0.0295735
- Example: 16 fl oz × 0.0295735 = 0.4732 L
UK Fluid Ounce Conversion:
- 1 UK fl oz = 0.0284131 liters
- Multiply ounces by 0.0284131
- Example: 16 fl oz × 0.0284131 = 0.4546 L
Why Use This Converter?
- •Cooking & Baking: Convert recipe measurements between imperial and metric
- •Hydration Tracking: Monitor daily water intake in your preferred units
- •International Travel: Understand beverage sizes across countries
- •Laboratory Work: Precise liquid measurements for experiments
- •Nutrition: Calculate serving sizes for dietary planning
Quick Reference:
- • 8 fl oz (1 cup) ≈ 237 ml (US) or 227 ml (UK)
- • 1 liter ≈ 33.8 fl oz (US) or 35.2 fl oz (UK)
- • The difference between systems is about 4%
Practical Conversion Examples
Daily Hydration
64 fl oz (8 cups) = 1.89 L (US)
Recommended daily water intake
Beverage Size
20 fl oz = 0.591 L (US)
Standard large drink size
Cooking
4 fl oz = 118 ml (US)
Half cup for recipes