What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to translate volume values from the US customary fluid ounce to the metric cup, a common need in international cooking, product labeling, and scientific applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume in fluid ounces (US) you want to convert
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Select 'fluid ounce (US)' as the input unit and 'cup (metric)' as the output unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in metric cups
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Use the result for cooking, labeling, or measurement conversion needs
Key Features
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Converts fluid ounce (US) to cup (metric) instantly
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Browser-based with user-friendly interface
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Provides results suitable for culinary, nutritional, and packaging uses
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Convenient for switching between US customary and metric volume units
Examples
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8 fl oz (US) converts to approximately 0.946 metric cups
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16 fl oz (US) equals about 1.89 metric cups
Common Use Cases
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Translating ingredient volumes in US-based recipes to metric units
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Converting serving sizes for nutritional labeling in metric units
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Adjusting volumes for international cooking and baking instructions
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Ensuring compliance with local measurement standards on packaging
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Volume conversion for pharmaceutical and household product manufacturing
Tips & Best Practices
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Double-check unit selections before converting to ensure accuracy
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Use this tool to standardize volumes when working with international recipes
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Account for possible rounding when using converted values in precise applications
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Remember that fluid ounce (US) and metric cup units differ from other similar units like the imperial cup
Limitations
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This conversion involves non-SI units which vary from imperial measurements
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Conversion precision depends on decimal handling and may cause minor rounding errors
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The metric cup is not universally used in all culinary traditions or countries
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a fluid ounce (US)?
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It is a US customary volume unit equal to exactly 29.5735295625 milliliters, commonly used for small liquid volumes.
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How much volume does a metric cup represent?
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The metric cup equals exactly 250 milliliters and is used as a culinary and nutritional measure in countries using metric units.
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Why convert fluid ounces (US) to metric cups?
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Converting helps users follow metric recipes, comply with labeling standards, and work accurately across measurement systems.
Key Terminology
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Fluid ounce (US)
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A US customary volume unit equal to 1/128 of a US liquid gallon or exactly 29.5735295625 milliliters.
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Cup (metric)
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A non-SI volume unit defined as exactly 250 milliliters, commonly used in metric culinary measurement.