mL to Ounces Converter
Convert milliliters to US fluid ounces and vice versa. No density needed — pure volume-to-volume conversion.
mL vs Fluid Ounces
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How to Convert mL to Ounces
Milliliters and fluid ounces both measure volume, so no density is needed. Simply divide mL by 29.5735 to get US fluid ounces.
The Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Converting 500 mL to fluid ounces:
- Take the mL value: 500
- Divide by 29.5735: 500 ÷ 29.5735 = 16.907 fl oz
Common Use Cases
- Cooking — Converting between metric and US recipes.
- Beverages — Understanding bottle and can sizes.
- Medicine — Converting liquid dosages between systems.
- Travel — Understanding product sizes in different countries.
mL to Fluid Ounces Table
| mL | fl oz | Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0.169 | 1 tsp |
| 15 | 0.507 | 1 tbsp |
| 30 | 1.014 | ≈ 1 fl oz |
| 60 | 2.029 | ¼ cup |
| 120 | 4.058 | ½ cup |
| 240 | 8.115 | 1 cup |
| 355 | 12.004 | 1 can |
| 473 | 15.994 | 1 US pint |
| 750 | 25.361 | Wine bottle |
| 1000 | 33.814 | 1 liter |
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mL to Ounces FAQ
Common questions about converting milliliters to fluid ounces.
One US fluid ounce equals exactly 29.5735 mL. One UK (imperial) fluid ounce is slightly smaller at 28.4131 mL.
No. Both milliliters and fluid ounces measure volume. The conversion factor is the same regardless of the substance.
No. A US fl oz is 29.5735 mL while a UK imperial fl oz is 28.4131 mL. This calculator uses US fluid ounces by default.
A US cup is 8 fl oz, which equals approximately 236.6 mL. A metric cup (used in Australia) is exactly 250 mL.
Multiply the number of fluid ounces by 29.5735 to get milliliters: mL = fl oz × 29.5735. You can also use the converter above in both directions.