Convert liter to fluid ounce (us)
Enter the value to convert from liter to fluid ounce (us).
How to Convert Liter to Fluid ounce (US)
Converting liter to fluid ounce (us) is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
fl oz = L × 33.8140225589Reverse conversion: Convert fluid ounce (us) to liter
Comparison: Liter vs Fluid-ounce-us
When to Use Each Unit
Liter: Standard volume unit worldwide for liquids, cooking, fuel, and most commercial applications. Used in all metric countries and scientific contexts.
Fluid-ounce-us: Used in the United States for beverage serving sizes, medicine dosing, perfumes, and small containers.
Common Conversion Values
- 1 L = 1000 mL
- 1 L = 0.001 m³
- 1 L ≈ 0.264 US gal
- 1 L ≈ 1.057 US qt
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
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