Authoritative definitions of the International System of Units and SI prefixes.
Unit conversion
US fluid ounces to US cups Converter
1 fl oz ≈ 0.125000000159 cup. Enter a value to convert fl oz to cup, then use the formula and table below. Displayed digits may be rounded.
VolumeInstant result
Decimals
Formula result = input × 0.0295735296 ÷ 0.2365882365. 1 fl oz ≈ 0.125 cup
Nonzero results too small for the selected decimal places use scientific notation.
Nonzero results too small for the selected decimal places use scientific notation.
Common examples
One value, several units
Litres0.0296 L
Millilitres29.5735 mL
Cubic metres2.95735e-5 m³
Cubic centimetres29.5735 cm³
US gallons0.0078 US gal
Imperial gallons0.0065 imp gal
US quarts0.0313 qt
US cups0.125 cup
Conversion table
| fl oz | cup |
|---|---|
| 1 fl oz | 0.125 cup |
| 2 fl oz | 0.25 cup |
| 5 fl oz | 0.625 cup |
| 10 fl oz | 1.25 cup |
| 25 fl oz | 3.125 cup |
| 50 fl oz | 6.25 cup |
| 100 fl oz | 12.5 cup |
Conversion chart
1 fl oz0.125 cup
5 fl oz0.625 cup
10 fl oz1.25 cup
25 fl oz3.125 cup
50 fl oz6.25 cup
Worked example
1 fl oz ≈ 0.125000000159 cup. Apply the selected conversion formula to other input values.
Unit definition
US fluid ounces (fl oz) One us fluid ounces equals 0.0295735296 litre.
Unit history
US fluid ounces is represented here using its modern SI definition or an internationally accepted relationship to an SI base unit.
Step by step
1. Parse the value, including fractions.
2. Convert fl oz to litre.
3. Convert the base value to cup and apply your display precision.
Understand the result before using it
US fluid ounces to US cups converts a value measured in US fluid ounces (fl oz) into the equivalent value in US cups (cup). The numerical value changes because the size and definition of the selected unit changes; the underlying quantity does not.
Calculated result
The conversion follows the displayed unit relationship. Display rounding can hide additional digits, and measured inputs cannot become more accurate merely by changing units.
Formula, assumptions, and example
Formula
result = input × 0.0295735296 ÷ 0.2365882365
Assumptions
- US fluid ounces and US cups represent the same volume quantity.
- The input is expressed in fl oz; the output is expressed in cup.
- The unit definitions and conventional relationship shown on this page apply.
Worked example
1 fl oz ≈ 0.125000000159 cup. For another value, apply the same relationship and round only to the precision your source measurement supports.
When to use it
Good uses
- Read a fl oz measurement in a document that expects cup.
- Compare a us fluid ounces value with a value reported in us cups.
- Check the fl oz to cup arithmetic before copying the result into another calculation.
Limitations
Common mistakes to avoid
- US gallons and imperial gallons are different units; select the one your source actually uses.
- Round the output to a precision justified by the original measurement.
- Verify safety-critical, regulated, laboratory, and contractual conversions against the controlling standard.
Sources and further reading
These references explain the underlying standards or provide authoritative context. Your own contract, institution, clinician, product documentation, local code, or governing standard may be the controlling source.
Guidance on unit names, symbols, conversions, and numerical presentation.
Questions about this calculation
How do I convert US fluid ounces to US cups?
result = input × 0.0295735296 ÷ 0.2365882365. Input is in fl oz; result is in cup. 1 fl oz ≈ 0.125000000159 cup. The displayed digits may be rounded.
What is 1 fl oz in cup?
1 fl oz ≈ 0.125000000159 cup. The displayed digits may be rounded.
Can I reverse the fl oz to cup conversion?
Yes. Swap the source and target units in the converter. The reverse relationship converts cup back to fl oz.
Is the US fluid ounces to US cups result exact?
The conversion follows the displayed unit relationship. Display rounding can hide additional digits, and measured inputs cannot become more accurate merely by changing units.