Cookbook:Fluid Ounce

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A U.S. fluid ounce is a unit of volume measure equal to 2 US tablespoons, 6 US teaspoons, or 1/8 cup. It is approximately equal to 29.6 ml. There are 16 U.S. fluid ounces in a U.S. pint.

The imperial fluid ounce is slightly smaller, about 28.4 ml. There are 20 imperial fluid ounces in an imperial pint. 1 imperial fluid ounce is equal to 2 UK tablespoons or 8 UK teaspoons.

The fluid ounce may be abbreviated as oz or, more specifically, as fl oz.

Note that the fluid ounce is distinct from the ounce, which is a unit of weight, not volume.