About ML to OZ Converter
Understanding Volume Conversions
This converter helps you convert between metric (milliliters, centiliters, liters, cubic meters) and imperial (fluid ounces, cups, pints, quarts, gallons) volume units. The most common conversion is between milliliters and fluid ounces, where 1 fluid ounce equals approximately 29.57 milliliters.
Metric System (SI Units)
- Milliliter (ml): 1/1000 of a liter, commonly used for small volumes
- Centiliter (cl): 1/100 of a liter, 10 milliliters
- Liter (L): Base unit of volume in the metric system, 1000 ml
- Cubic Meter (m³): 1000 liters, used for large volumes
Imperial System (US)
- Fluid Ounce (fl oz): 1/128 of a gallon, equals 29.57 ml
- Cup: 8 fluid ounces, equals 236.59 ml
- Pint (pt): 2 cups or 16 fluid ounces
- Quart (qt): 2 pints or 4 cups
- Gallon (gal): 4 quarts, equals 3.785 liters
Key Conversion Facts
- 1 fluid ounce ≈ 29.57 milliliters
- 1 cup = 236.59 milliliters (8 fl oz)
- 1 liter ≈ 33.81 fluid ounces
- 1 gallon ≈ 3.785 liters
- 1 tablespoon ≈ 15 ml (0.5 fl oz)
- 1 teaspoon ≈ 5 ml (0.17 fl oz)
Common Use Cases
- Cooking and baking recipe conversions
- Beverage serving sizes and nutrition labels
- Medication dosage calculations
- Cosmetics and skincare product volumes
- Fuel consumption and tank capacity
- Water intake tracking and hydration
- Aquarium and pool volume calculations
Quick Reference
Metric to Imperial:
30 ml ≈ 1 fl oz
250 ml ≈ 8.5 fl oz (1 cup)
500 ml ≈ 16.9 fl oz
1 L ≈ 33.8 fl oz
1 L ≈ 0.26 gallons
Imperial to Metric:
1 fl oz ≈ 30 ml
1 cup ≈ 237 ml
1 pint ≈ 473 ml
1 quart ≈ 946 ml
1 gallon ≈ 3.79 L
Cooking Measurements
Common Cooking Volumes:
1 tsp = 5 ml
1 tbsp = 15 ml (3 tsp)
1/4 cup = 60 ml (4 tbsp)
1/2 cup = 120 ml
1 cup = 240 ml
Beverage Sizes:
Shot: 30-45 ml (1-1.5 oz)
Wine glass: 150 ml (5 oz)
Beer can: 355 ml (12 oz)
Water bottle: 500 ml (16.9 oz)
Large soda: 1 L (33.8 oz)
Tips for Accurate Conversions
- For quick estimates: 30 ml ≈ 1 fl oz
- 1 liter is slightly more than 1 quart (1.057 quarts)
- US and UK fluid ounces are different (US: 29.57 ml, UK: 28.41 ml)
- This converter uses US fluid ounces
- For cooking, use measuring cups/spoons for best accuracy
- Most countries use milliliters; the US primarily uses fluid ounces
US vs UK Measurements
Note that US and UK (Imperial) fluid ounces are slightly different. A US fluid ounce is 29.5735 ml, while a UK (Imperial) fluid ounce is 28.4131 ml. This converter uses US fluid ounces, which are standard in most recipes and nutrition labels in the United States.