What Is This Tool?
This online converter helps you translate liquid volumes from the UK fluid ounce, an imperial unit, into milliliters, a metric unit commonly used worldwide. It enables users to convert traditional British volume measurements into precise metric values suitable for a variety of professional and everyday contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in fluid ounce (UK) you wish to convert
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Select fluid ounce (UK) as the source unit and milliliter as the target unit
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent volume in milliliters
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Use the provided examples to verify your results and understand the conversion
Key Features
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Converts liquid volume from fluid ounce (UK) to milliliter accurately using the exact conversion factor
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Supports applications in cooking, laboratory work, pharmaceutical labeling, and beverage measurements
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Provides clear examples of conversion for quick reference
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface for easy access and use
Examples
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5 fl oz (UK) converts to 142.0653125 mL
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0.5 fl oz (UK) converts to 14.20653125 mL
Common Use Cases
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Following traditional British recipes that use imperial fluid ounces
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Bartenders measuring spirits and beers with historical UK measurement units
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Interpreting older pharmaceutical product labels and legal documents referencing imperial volumes
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Measuring small liquid volumes accurately in laboratories and healthcare
Tips & Best Practices
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Always confirm you are using the UK fluid ounce as it differs from the US fluid ounce
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Use the metric conversion for scientific, medical, and culinary precision
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Cross-check converted amounts with known examples to ensure accuracy
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Apply the conversion strictly to liquid volume, not weight or dry measurements
Limitations
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The UK fluid ounce differs from the US fluid ounce and both should not be confused
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Rounding during practical applications may reduce conversion precision
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Conversion is valid only for liquid volumes, excluding weight or dry units
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the exact conversion factor from fluid ounce (UK) to milliliter?
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One fluid ounce (UK) equals exactly 28.4130625 milliliters.
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Can I use this conversion for weight measurements?
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No, this conversion applies only to liquid volume and not to weight or dry measurements.
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Is the UK fluid ounce the same as the US fluid ounce?
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No, the UK fluid ounce is different from the US fluid ounce, so it is important to distinguish between them when converting volumes.
Key Terminology
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Fluid ounce (UK)
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An imperial unit of liquid volume equal to 1/160 of an imperial gallon, exactly 28.4130625 milliliters.
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Milliliter (mL)
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A metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter and exactly one cubic centimeter, used widely for measuring small liquid volumes.