Fluid ounces to cups

One fl oz equals 0.125 cup. Type any number and the answer appears as you type — the maths happens in your browser.

Result

Common values

fluid ounces cups
1 fl oz 0.125 cup
2 fl oz 0.25 cup
3 fl oz 0.375 cup
5 fl oz 0.625 cup
10 fl oz 1.25 cup
15 fl oz 1.875 cup
20 fl oz 2.5 cup
25 fl oz 3.125 cup
50 fl oz 6.25 cup
100 fl oz 12.5 cup
500 fl oz 62.5 cup
1000 fl oz 125 cup

How to use

  1. Enter the number of fluid ounces in the field.
  2. The result in cups updates on every keystroke.
  3. Use the table below for the values people look up most often.

Formula and reverse conversion

The formula

To convert by hand: cup = fl oz ÷ 8. Going back the other way, one cup is 8 fl oz.

Where the odd number comes from

The factor is not a round number because the imperial units are defined through the metric ones by international agreement: an inch is exactly 25.4 mm and a pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg. Everything else follows from those definitions.

cup = fl oz ÷ 8

Frequently asked questions

How many cups are in one fluid ounces?

One fl oz is 0.125 cup.

How do I convert fluid ounces to cups?

Multiply by the factor: cup = fl oz ÷ 8.

Is the result exact?

The factors are the exact legal definitions, and up to ten significant digits are kept in the answer. Rounding happens only in the display.

How do I convert cups back to fluid ounces?

One cup is 8 fl oz — or open the reverse page linked below.

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