Convert fluid ounce (us) to liter
Enter the value to convert from fluid ounce (us) to liter.
How to Convert Fluid ounce (US) to Liter
Converting fluid ounce (us) to liter is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
L = fl oz ÷ 33.8140225589Reverse conversion: Convert liter to fluid ounce (us)
Comparison: Fluid-ounce-us vs Liter
When to Use Each Unit
Fluid-ounce-us: Used in the United States for beverage serving sizes, medicine dosing, perfumes, and small containers.
Liter: Standard volume unit worldwide for liquids, cooking, fuel, and most commercial applications. Used in all metric countries and scientific contexts.
Common Conversion Values
- 1 fl oz ≈ 29.6 mL
- 8 fl oz = 1 US cup
- 2 tbsp = 1 fl oz
- 32 fl oz = 1 US qt
About US
Definition: The US fluid ounce is a unit of volume equal to approximately 29.6 milliliters, used for small liquid measurements.
History: Traditional unit for medicines and small liquid quantities. Part of the avoirdupois system adapted for fluids.
Current Use: Used in the United States for beverage serving sizes, medicine dosing, perfumes, and small containers.
Examples: Beverage cans: 12 fl oz, shot glass: 1.5 fl oz, medicine doses: 0.5-2 fl oz, perfume: 1-4 fl oz
About Liter
Definition: The liter (symbol: L) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter. Defined as the volume of one kilogram of water at maximum density.
History: Introduced in 1795 during the French Revolution as part of the metric system. Originally defined as one cubic decimeter, redefined multiple times for precision.
Current Use: Standard volume unit worldwide for liquids, cooking, fuel, and most commercial applications. Used in all metric countries and scientific contexts.
Examples: Beverage bottles: 0.5-2L, car fuel tank: 40-80L, swimming pool: 20,000-100,000L, cooking recipes: 0.1-2L