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Convert cups to ounces (oz) or vice versa with ease using this lightweight tool—perfect for cooking, baking, or daily tasks!
A cup is a unit of volume equal to 8 fluid ounces (oz) in the US. A fluid ounce (oz) is widely used in imperial systems for measuring liquids.
The cup originated from traditional cooking measurements in the US, standardized as 8 oz in the 19th century. The fluid ounce evolved from British medieval measurements.
Cups are common in cooking and baking, especially in the US. Ounces dominate in the US and UK for recipes and labeling, necessitating conversions.
One US cup equals exactly 8 US fluid ounces (oz), making conversions straightforward for recipes.
This tool is designed for liquid volume (fluid ounces). For dry ingredients, weight (e.g., in ounces) may differ based on density.
No, a US cup is 8 oz (about 237 mL), while a UK cup is approximately 10 oz (284 mL). This tool uses the US standard.
Converting cups to ounces helps with precise measurements, especially when recipes or labels use different units.