Cups to Ounces Converter

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16fl oz

fl oz = 2 × 8 = 16

Convert US cups (cups) to US fluid ounces (fl oz) instantly. Type a value — the result updates as you type, and the swap button converts the other way.

Cups to Ounces formula

fl oz = cups × 8

1 US cup = 8 US fluid ounces  ·  1 US fluid ounce = 0.125 US cups

To convert US cups to US fluid ounces, multiply the value by 8. For example, 2 cups:

  1. fl oz = 2 × 8
  2. fl oz = 16

So 2 cups = 16 fl oz.

Mental math shortcut

This conversion is exact, so there is no need to estimate: just multiply by 8.

Cups to Ounces conversion table

US cupsUS fluid ounces
0.25 cups2 fl oz
0.33 cups2.64 fl oz
0.5 cups4 fl oz
0.75 cups6 fl oz
1 cups8 fl oz
1.5 cups12 fl oz
2 cups16 fl oz
3 cups24 fl oz
4 cups32 fl oz

Ounces back to Cups

The same values converted the other way, rounded for everyday use:

US fluid ouncesUS cups
2 fl oz0.25 cups
2.64 fl oz0.33 cups
4 fl oz0.5 cups
6 fl oz0.75 cups
8 fl oz1 cups
12 fl oz1.5 cups
16 fl oz2 cups
24 fl oz3 cups

About the units

US cups (cups)

A US customary cup is 8 US fluid ounces, about 236.6 ml. Nutrition labels use a rounded 240 ml cup; metric cups are 250 ml.

US fluid ounces (fl oz)

A US fluid ounce is 1/128 of a US gallon, about 29.57 ml. (A UK imperial fluid ounce is slightly smaller, 28.41 ml.)

Frequently asked questions

How many US fluid ounces are in a US cup?

One US cup equals 8 US fluid ounces.

What is 2 Cups in Ounces?

2 cups = 16 fl oz.

How do I convert Ounces back to Cups?

Divide the US fluid ounces by 8. Or use the Fluid Ounces to Cups converter.

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