oz to Cups Converter
Convert fluid ounces to cups and cups to fluid ounces for cooking and baking
Cooking Volume Conversion
Standard US fluid ounces
Standard US legal cups (240 ml)
Conversion Results
Conversion formula: cups = fl oz ÷ 8
Calculation: 0 fl oz ÷ 8 = 0.000 cups
Standard: 1 cup = 8 fl oz | 1 fl oz = 0.125 cups
🍳 Cooking Tips
• Use measuring cups for dry ingredients and liquid measuring cups for fluids
• Level measurements for accuracy - don't pack or heap ingredients
• For sticky liquids (honey, molasses), lightly oil the measuring cup first
• Room temperature ingredients mix more easily than cold ones
Common Cooking Conversions
Fluid Ounces to Cups
1 fl oz = 1 ÷ 8 = 1/8 cup
2 fl oz = 2 ÷ 8 = 1/4 cup
4 fl oz = 4 ÷ 8 = 1/2 cup
6 fl oz = 6 ÷ 8 = 3/4 cup
8 fl oz = 8 ÷ 8 = 1 cup
Cups to Fluid Ounces
1/4 cup = 1/4 × 8 = 2 fl oz
1/2 cup = 1/2 × 8 = 4 fl oz
1 cup = 1 × 8 = 8 fl oz
2 cups = 2 × 8 = 16 fl oz
4 cups = 4 × 8 = 32 fl oz
Quick Reference
Conversion Table
| Fluid Ounces | Cups |
|---|---|
| 1 fl oz | 1/8 cup |
| 2 fl oz | 1/4 cup |
| 4 fl oz | 1/2 cup |
| 6 fl oz | 3/4 cup |
| 8 fl oz | 1 cup |
| 16 fl oz | 2 cups |
| 32 fl oz | 4 cups |
Recipe Helper
Liquids
Milk, water, oil, juice
Sticky Liquids
Honey, maple syrup, molasses
Extracts
Vanilla, almond, lemon
Cooking Wine
Wine, brandy, rum
Understanding Fluid Ounces and Cups
What is a Fluid Ounce?
A fluid ounce (fl oz) is a unit of volume measurement commonly used in cooking and baking in the United States. It measures liquid volume, not weight, and is approximately equal to 29.57 milliliters.
Types of Cups
- •US Legal Cup: 240 ml (used in nutrition labels)
Most common in recipes - •US Customary Cup: 236.588 ml
Traditional US measurement - •Metric Cup: 250 ml
Used in some international recipes
Conversion Formulas
1 cup = 8 fl oz
1 fl oz = 0.125 cups
Fluid Ounces → Cups
Divide fl oz by 8
cups = fl oz ÷ 8
Cups → Fluid Ounces
Multiply cups by 8
fl oz = cups × 8
🍴 Cooking & Baking Tips
- • Use clear glass measuring cups for liquids and metal/plastic for dry ingredients
- • Measure liquids at eye level for accuracy
- • For small amounts (under 1/4 cup), measuring spoons are more accurate
- • Different cup types can affect recipe outcomes - stick to one system
- • When scaling recipes, maintain the same ratios between ingredients
📏 Measurement Hierarchy
- • 1 gallon = 16 cups = 128 fl oz
- • 1 quart = 4 cups = 32 fl oz
- • 1 pint = 2 cups = 16 fl oz
- • 1 cup = 8 fl oz
- • 1 fl oz = 2 tablespoons
- • 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons
- • 1 fl oz = 6 teaspoons
- • 1/2 fl oz = 1 tablespoon