Convert Fluid Ounces (fl oz) to Milliliters (mL)
Turn any fluid ounce amount into milliliters in seconds with this free, accurate calculator. Ideal for metric measuring cups, imported product labels, science homework, and TSA travel bottles.
US Volume Converter - Gallons, Quarts, Cups, Liters & mLThe quick answer for 1 Fluid Ounces — type any value below for the exact result
Fluid Ounces
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fl oz to mL Conversion Formula
Multiply the number of US fluid ounces by 29.5735 to get milliliters. A US fluid ounce is 1/128 of a US gallon — the ounce printed on American nutrition labels, measuring cups, and soda cans. If you ever run into a UK imperial fluid ounce, it runs smaller at 28.4131 mL each.
Fluid Ounces and Milliliters Explained
Fluid Ounces (fl_oz)
The US fluid ounce (fl oz) is 1/128 of a US gallon — exactly 29.5735 milliliters. Despite the word "ounce," it measures volume, not weight; it's the liquid counterpart of the weight ounce. It's the unit printed on American soda cans, milk jugs, liquor bottles, and shampoo: 8 fl oz make a cup, 16 fl oz a pint, and 128 fl oz a gallon of milk.
Where it is used: The everyday liquid measure across the United States for recipes, food labels, beverages, and personal-care products. (The UK uses its own smaller 28.4131 mL imperial version.)
Origin: Descended from the old English fluid ounce, defined as the volume of one ounce of water. The US standardized it as 1/128 of the 231-cubic-inch gallon in the 19th century and has stuck with it ever since.
Milliliters (ml)
The milliliter (mL) is one-thousandth of a liter — identical to a cubic centimeter — and the go-to unit for small liquid volumes nearly everywhere outside the US. Medicine dosing cups, oral syringes, imported water bottles, and chemistry lab glassware are all marked in milliliters. For intuition: a teaspoon holds about 5 mL, a single espresso shot about 30 mL, and a small juice box around 200 mL.
Where it is used: Standard on imported recipes, medications, cosmetics, and drink labels worldwide — and the unit you'll meet in science class and on pharmacy instructions even here in the States.
Origin: Born as a decimal slice of the French Revolutionary liter; its perfect match with the cubic centimeter made it a staple of chemistry and medicine.
Fluid Ounces to Milliliters Conversion Chart
| Fluid Ounces (fl_oz) | Milliliters (ml) |
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| 0.25 fl_oz | 7.393375 ml |
| 0.5 fl_oz | 14.78675 ml |
| 1 fl_oz | 29.5735 ml |
| 1.5 fl_oz | 44.36025 ml |
| 2 fl_oz | 59.147 ml |
| 3 fl_oz | 88.7205 ml |
| 4 fl_oz | 118.294 ml |
| 5 fl_oz | 147.8675 ml |
| 6 fl_oz | 177.441 ml |
| 8 fl_oz | 236.588 ml |
| 10 fl_oz | 295.735 ml |
| 12 fl_oz | 354.882 ml |
| 16 fl_oz | 473.176 ml |
| 20 fl_oz | 591.47 ml |
| 24 fl_oz | 709.764 ml |
| 32 fl_oz | 946.352 ml |
Milliliters to Fluid Ounces Conversion Table
| Milliliters (ml) | Fluid Ounces (fl_oz) |
|---|---|
| 5 ml | 0.1690702825 fl_oz |
| 10 ml | 0.338140565 fl_oz |
| 15 ml | 0.5072108475 fl_oz |
| 30 ml | 1.0144216951 fl_oz |
| 50 ml | 1.6907028252 fl_oz |
| 100 ml | 3.3814056503 fl_oz |
| 250 ml | 8.4535141258 fl_oz |
| 500 ml | 16.9070282516 fl_oz |
| 750 ml | 25.3605423775 fl_oz |
| 1000 ml | 33.8140565033 fl_oz |
Fluid Ounces to Milliliters in Everyday Objects
Common real-world examples that make Fluid Ounces and Milliliters easy to picture at a glance.
| Fluid Ounces (fl_oz) | Milliliters (ml) | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard shot glass | 1.5 fl_oz | 44.36025 ml |
| TSA travel bottle | 3.4 fl_oz | 100.5499 ml |
| Glass of wine | 5 fl_oz | 147.8675 ml |
| Coffee cup | 8 fl_oz | 236.588 ml |
| Soda can | 12 fl_oz | 354.882 ml |
| Pint glass | 16 fl_oz | 473.176 ml |
When You Need Fluid Ounces to Milliliters Conversions
Cooking with metric tools
Many popular kitchen scales and trending recipes measure liquids in milliliters, while family recipe cards are written in fluid ounces. Converting as you go — 4 fl oz of buttermilk is 118.29 mL, 6 fl oz of oil is 177.44 mL — keeps the cake crumb exactly as written.
Comparing skincare sizes
Serums and moisturizers sold in the US list 1 fl oz, 1.7 fl oz, or 3.4 fl oz, while the same products on European sites read 30 mL, 50 mL, or 100 mL. Knowing 1.7 fl oz = 50.27 mL makes price-per-liter comparisons painless before you hit checkout.
Preparing baby formula
American feeding charts are written in fluid ounces, but many bottles, daycare instructions, and international formula guides use mL. A 4 fl oz bottle is 118.29 mL and a 6 fl oz bottle is 177.44 mL — convert the schedule once so grandparents, daycare staff, and sitters all mix identical bottles.
Reading beverage nutrition panels
US drink labels define a serving as 8 or 12 fl oz, but imported bottles are marked 250 or 330 mL. With 8 fl oz = 236.59 mL and 12 fl oz = 354.88 mL in your back pocket, you'll know instantly whether that "one serving" of soda is actually the whole can.
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How to Use
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Type Your Amount in fl oz
Enter the fluid ounce value — say, 1.5 for a shot of bourbon, 12 for a can of soda, or 16 for a pint glass at your neighborhood bar
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See the Milliliter Answer
The result appears as you type: 12 fl oz = 354.88 mL, ready to read off a metric measuring cup or compare with an imported label
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Copy or Reverse
Copy the result into your recipe notes, or hit Swap to run milliliters back into fluid ounces
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Scan the Chart
Use the conversion chart for quick anchors — 2 fl oz = 59.15 mL and 16 fl oz = 473.18 mL, exactly one US pint
Why Use Be Converter?
Instant Conversion
Get precise fl oz to mL results in real-time as you type — perfect when you're mid-recipe at the stove and your metric measuring cup doesn't match the recipe card
Exact US Fluid Ounce
Built on the exact US customary definition of 29.5735 mL per fl oz — the one behind every FDA nutrition label — not the rounded "30 mL" shortcut. Imperial (28.4131 mL) values flagged when relevant
Kitchen-Ready Reference Chart
The numbers American kitchens actually need: 1 fl oz = 29.57 mL, 4 fl oz = 118.29 mL, 8 fl oz = 236.59 mL (one cup), 16 fl oz = 473.18 mL (one pint)
Swap with One Click
Flip the direction instantly — handy when an imported bottle is labeled in mL but you think in ounces. A 330 mL European soda can comes out to 11.16 fl oz
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About the Fluid Ounces to Milliliters Converter
This free fl oz to mL calculator is built for Americans who run into the metric system in everyday life — a viral recipe written in milliliters, an imported skincare bottle at the beauty counter, an oral syringe from the pharmacy, or a chemistry lab report. The fluid ounce is the home-team unit on US recipes, FDA nutrition panels, and bar menus from Seattle to Miami, while milliliters dominate labels almost everywhere else. The tool applies the exact US customary value of 29.5735 mL per fluid ounce and keeps it clearly separate from the 28.4131 mL imperial fluid ounce, so your numbers come out right whether you're baking, shopping, dosing, or studying.
Expert Tips for fl oz to mL Conversion
Lock in three kitchen anchors: 1 fl oz = 29.57 mL, 8 fl oz = 236.59 mL (1 cup), and 16 fl oz = 473.18 mL (1 pint). Nearly every American recipe breaks down into these three numbers.
FDA labels round freely — a "12 fl oz (355 mL)" can is technically 354.88 mL. Don't chase that 0.12 mL; it disappears on the first pour.
Beauty-counter math: a 1 fl oz serum is 29.57 mL and a 1.7 fl oz bottle holds 50.27 mL. Convert to mL and you can compare price-per-liter fairly against imported brands.
When a recipe mixes systems — butter in tablespoons, milk in milliliters — convert the liquids to mL first, then weigh everything on your kitchen scale. For water-like liquids, 1 mL ≈ 1 gram, so the numbers interlock neatly.
Ordering cocktails overseas: the American pour is 1.5 fl oz (44.36 mL), but bars in Europe often use 25 or 50 mL measures. Convert your recipe, then pour with whatever jigger the local bartender hands you.