Convert Cup (US) (cup_us) to Fluid Ounce (fl_oz) instantly. Recipe measurement conversion.
| Unit | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| cup_metric | Cup (Metric) | — |
| tbsp | Tablespoon | — |
| tsp | Teaspoon | — |
| ml | Millilitre | — |
| l | Litre | — |
| fl_oz | Fluid Ounce | — |
| pint | Pint (US) | — |
1 cup = 8 fl oz
Reverse: fl oz × 0.125 = cup
Factor: 1 cup = 8 fl oz
| Cup (US) (cup) | Fluid Ounce (fl oz) | Common Measure |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0052 cup | 0.0417 fl oz | ¼ tsp |
| 0.0104 cup | 0.0833 fl oz | ½ tsp |
| 0.0208 cup | 0.1667 fl oz | 1 tsp |
| 0.0625 cup | 0.5 fl oz | 1 tbsp |
| 0.125 cup | 1 fl oz | 2 tbsp (⅛ cup) |
| 0.25 cup | 2 fl oz | ¼ cup |
| 0.3333 cup | 2.667 fl oz | ⅓ cup |
| 0.5 cup | 4 fl oz | ½ cup |
| 0.6667 cup | 5.333 fl oz | ⅔ cup |
| 0.75 cup | 6 fl oz | ¾ cup |
| 1 cup | 8 fl oz | 1 cup |
| 2 cup | 16 fl oz | 1 pint (2 cups) |
| 4 cup | 32 fl oz | 1 quart (4 cups) |
| 2.113 cup | 16.91 fl oz | ½ litre |
| 4.227 cup | 33.81 fl oz | 1 litre |
1 cup = 8 fl oz.
1 cup = 16 tbsp = 48 tsp = 8 fl oz = 236.6 ml = ½ pint.
fl oz × 0.125 = cup.
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The US cup is defined as exactly 236.588 mL (8 US fl oz). It is the standard volume measure in American recipes and has been used since the late 19th century, when standardized cooking measures were promoted by domestic science educators like Fannie Farmer.
The US cup = 16 US tablespoons = 48 US teaspoons = 8 fl oz = ½ US pint. American baking relies heavily on cup measures for both liquid and dry ingredients, though professional bakers prefer weight for precision.
Interesting fact: Fannie Farmer's 1896 'Boston Cooking-School Cook Book' was the first to insist on level measurements (not heaped) using standardized cups and spoons, revolutionizing recipe writing and making cooking reproducible for home cooks.
The US fluid ounce (fl oz) is defined as exactly 29.5735 mL (1/128 US gallon). It is used in American recipes, bartending, and beverage labelling. The Imperial fluid ounce (28.41 mL) is slightly smaller.
US fl oz appears on all American food and beverage labels. Common measures: 1 shot = 1.5 fl oz (44 mL); standard beer = 12 fl oz (355 mL); wine pour = 5 fl oz (148 mL); US cup = 8 fl oz.
Interesting fact: The US and UK fluid ounces are defined differently: 1 US fl oz = 29.574 mL; 1 UK fl oz = 28.413 mL. A US pint (16 fl oz) ≠ UK pint (20 fl oz). This causes significant confusion in cocktail recipes shared between countries.
The US cup chain: 1 cup = 16 tbsp = 48 tsp = 8 fl oz = 236.6 ml = ½ pint. Note: metric cups (Australia) = 250 ml; UK tablespoon = 17.76 ml vs US 14.79 ml. Always check which measurement system a recipe uses.
Factor: 1 cup = 8 fl oz. Reverse: fl oz × 0.125 = cup.