Cups to Fluid Ounces Converter

Cups to Fluid Ounces Converter

Fluid Ounces
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Milliliters
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1 cup = 8 fl oz · 1 cup = 236.588 mL

How to convert cups to fluid ounces

To convert cups to fluid ounces, multiply by 8. There are exactly 8 fluid ounces in every US cup. For example, 3 cups × 8 = 24 fl oz. Going the other way, divide fluid ounces by 8 to get cups.

To convert cups to milliliters, multiply by 236.588. So 2 cups × 236.588 = 473.176 mL.

1 US cup = 8 fl oz = 236.588 mL = 16 tablespoons. This conversion is commonly needed for cooking and baking recipes in the US.

Cups to fluid ounces conversion table

US Cups Fluid Ounces (fl oz) Milliliters (mL)
0.25 cup2 fl oz59.147 mL
0.5 cup4 fl oz118.294 mL
0.75 cup6 fl oz177.441 mL
1 cup8 fl oz236.588 mL
1.5 cups12 fl oz354.882 mL
2 cups (1 pint)16 fl oz473.176 mL
4 cups (1 qt)32 fl oz946.353 mL
16 cups (1 gal)128 fl oz3785.41 mL

Frequently asked questions

How many fluid ounces are in a cup?
There are exactly 8 fluid ounces in 1 US cup. 1 cup = 8 fl oz = 236.588 mL.
How many fl oz is 2 cups?
2 cups = 16 fl oz = 1 pint = 473.176 mL. Calculation: 2 × 8 = 16 fl oz.
How many fl oz is 4 cups?
4 cups = 32 fl oz = 1 quart = 946.353 mL. Calculation: 4 × 8 = 32 fl oz.
How many cups is 12 fl oz?
12 fl oz = 1.5 cups = 354.882 mL. A standard can of soda is 12 fl oz = 1.5 cups.
How many fl oz is a gallon?
1 gallon = 128 fl oz = 16 cups = 8 pints = 4 quarts = 3785.41 mL.