What Is This Tool?
This online converter helps transform volume values from milliliters (mL), a metric unit used frequently in labs and daily life, into fluid ounces (UK) [fl oz (UK)], an imperial measurement used in British cooking, medicine, and historical documents.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in milliliters into the input field.
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Select 'milliliter [mL]' as your starting unit and 'fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)]' as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to get the result displayed in UK fluid ounces.
Key Features
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Converts metric milliliters to the UK imperial fluid ounce accurately.
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User-friendly interface suitable for various volume measurements.
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Applicable to culinary, medical, laboratory, and beverage contexts.
Examples
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100 milliliters equals approximately 3.5195 fluid ounces (UK).
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500 milliliters converts to about 17.5975 fluid ounces (UK).
Common Use Cases
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Converting liquid volumes for traditional British recipes and cookbooks.
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Measuring servings in beverage service and bartending following imperial standards.
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Interpreting historical or pharmaceutical documents that reference UK imperial volumes.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you are using the UK fluid ounce in recipes or documents that specify imperial units.
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Double-check conversions when working in laboratory or medical environments for accuracy.
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Be aware that the UK fluid ounce differs from the US fluid ounce to avoid errors.
Limitations
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The UK fluid ounce is distinct from the US fluid ounce; incorrect selection may cause errors.
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Precision in conversion is important in medical and laboratory applications.
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Imperial fluid ounces are less common in scientific fields where metric units are preferred.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a milliliter?
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A milliliter is a metric volume unit equal to one thousandth of a liter and is exactly one cubic centimeter. It is commonly used in labs, medicine, and everyday liquid measurements.
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What defines a fluid ounce (UK)?
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The fluid ounce (UK) is an imperial liquid volume unit equal to 1/160 of an imperial gallon or exactly 28.4130625 milliliters, used primarily in British and Commonwealth contexts.
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Can I use this converter for US fluid ounces?
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No, this converter specifically converts milliliters to UK fluid ounces; the US fluid ounce differs and requires a separate conversion.
Key Terminology
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Milliliter [mL]
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A metric volume unit equal to one thousandth of a liter and exactly one cubic centimeter, widely used in liquid measurements.
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Fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)]
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An imperial liquid volume measure equal to 1/160 of an imperial gallon or exactly 28.4130625 milliliters, used in British systems.