Cup [cup] to Fluid Ounce [fl-oz] Converter

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How to Convert Cup to Fluid OunceFluid Ounce

1 cup = 8 fl-oz
1 fl-oz = 0.125 cup

Example: convert 7 cup to fl-oz:
7 cup = 7 x 8 = 56 fl-oz

Cup

Definition: A cup is a unit of volume commonly used in cooking, primarily in the United States. Its volume varies slightly depending on the context.

History/origin: The cup's origin likely lies in the volume of drinking cups used in households. Its standardization has varied over time, leading to some ambiguity in its precise definition.

Current use: The cup is a very common unit in US recipes. It's often used for measuring dry ingredients like flour and sugar, as well as liquids.

Fluid Ounce

Definition: A fluid ounce (fl oz) is a unit of volume used for liquids. There are two different definitions: the US fluid ounce and the Imperial fluid ounce, which differ slightly in volume.

History/origin: The fluid ounce has roots in ancient Roman measuring systems. It was later adopted into the Imperial and US customary systems, although the definitions diverged.

Current use: The fluid ounce is widely used for measuring liquids in both the United States (US fl oz) and the United Kingdom (Imperial fl oz), although the metric system is becoming increasingly common.

Cup to Fluid Ounce Conversion Table

Cup [cup]Fluid Ounce [fl-oz]
0.01 cup0.08 fl-oz
0.1 cup0.8 fl-oz
1 cup8 fl-oz
10 cup80 fl-oz
50 cup400 fl-oz
100 cup800 fl-oz
1000 cup8000 fl-oz
10000 cup80000 fl-oz

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