Fluid Ounce [fl-oz] to Cup [cup] Converter
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How to Convert Fluid Ounce to CupCup
1 fl-oz = 0.125 cup
1 cup = 8 fl-oz
Example: convert 97 fl-oz to cup:
97 fl-oz = 97 x 0.125 = 12.125 cup
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
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 to Cup Conversion Table
Fluid Ounce [fl-oz] | Cup [cup] |
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0.01 fl-oz | 0.00125 cup |
0.1 fl-oz | 0.0125 cup |
1 fl-oz | 0.125 cup |
10 fl-oz | 1.25 cup |
50 fl-oz | 6.25 cup |
100 fl-oz | 12.5 cup |
1000 fl-oz | 125 cup |
10000 fl-oz | 1250 cup |
Common pairs of Volume