Cups to Oz

Convert Cups to Fluid Ounces

"Cups to Oz" Calculator

Convert
Cups to Fluid Ounces

How to convert US cups to US fluid ounces

Worked example: 2 cups = 16 fl oz

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2 cups × 8 = 16 fl oz

Rule: US fluid ounces = US cups × 8 — exact: 1 cup = 8 fl oz.

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FAQ

How many fluid ounces are in one US cup?

One US customary cup holds exactly 8 US fluid ounces (1 cup = 8 fl oz), so to convert cups to fluid ounces you multiply by 8.

What is the formula to convert cups to fluid ounces?

To convert US cups to fluid ounces, multiply the cup value by 8. For example, 2 cups × 8 = 16 fl oz.

Are these fluid ounces or weight ounces?

These are US fluid ounces, a unit of volume. They are not weight ounces (28.35 g) used for dry ingredients — for dry weights, a cup does not equal a fixed number of weight ounces because it depends on the ingredient.

Does a metric cup also equal 8 fluid ounces?

No. Only the US customary cup equals 8 US fl oz (about 236.6 ml). The US "legal" cup is 240 ml and the metric cup used in Australia is 250 ml. This tool uses the US customary cup.