mL to oz Calculator
Convert milliliters to US fluid ounces and vice versa. No density needed — pure volume-to-volume conversion.
mL vs Fluid Ounces
See how common volumes compare between metric and US units
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
For larger metric volumes, see the mL to liters converter. To turn volume into weight, use the mL to pounds converter or the milliliters to grams tool. You can also explore every unit from the main mL to mg converter.
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.
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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 |
Most Common mL to Ounces Conversions
Quick answers for the most frequently searched mL to oz conversions.
A standard soda or beer can in the US holds 355 mL, which is exactly 12 fluid ounces. This is one of the most recognized beverage sizes worldwide.
A standard water bottle contains 500 mL, equal to about 16.91 oz. This is slightly more than a US pint (16 oz) and a very common bottle size globally.
A standard wine bottle holds 750 mL, which equals approximately 25.36 fluid ounces. This is the universal standard for wine and many spirits.
946 mL is approximately equal to 1 US quart (32 oz). It's a common size for juice cartons, broths, and other liquid products in the United States.
1000 mL (1 liter) equals 33.81 fluid ounces. Large water bottles, soda bottles, and many cooking liquids come in this size.
1500 mL (1.5 liters) equals about 50.72 fluid ounces. This is the standard size for large water bottles and magnum wine bottles.
mL to UK Fluid Ounces
UK (imperial) fluid ounces are slightly different from US fluid ounces.
The imperial fluid ounce is slightly smaller than the US fluid ounce (29.5735 mL), so you get more UK fl oz from the same volume of liquid.
| mL | UK fl oz |
|---|---|
| 100 mL | 3.52 UK oz |
| 250 mL | 8.80 UK oz |
| 500 mL | 17.60 UK oz |
| 750 mL | 26.40 UK oz |
| 1000 mL | 35.20 UK oz |
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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.
355 mL is equal to 12 fluid ounces. This is the standard size of a soda or beer can in the United States.
500 mL is equal to approximately 16.91 fluid ounces. A standard 500 mL water bottle is slightly larger than a US pint (16 oz).
750 mL is equal to approximately 25.36 fluid ounces. This is the standard size of a wine bottle and equals about 5 glasses of wine (5 oz each).
1 liter (1000 mL) equals 33.814 fluid ounces. This is slightly more than a US quart (32 oz) and a common size for large soda and water bottles.
A standard water bottle is 500 mL, which equals about 16.91 fluid ounces. Larger bottles come in 750 mL (25.36 oz) and 1 liter (33.81 oz) sizes. Small single-serve bottles are often 330 mL (11.16 oz).