Milliliter to Fluid Ounce Converter
Quickly and accurately convert volume measurements from milliliters to fluid ounces with our free online Milliliter to Fluid Ounce Converter. Perfect for cooking, medicine, and more.
Common Conversions
| Milliliters (mL) | US Fluid Ounces (fl oz) |
|---|---|
| 1 mL | 0.033814 fl oz |
| 5 mL | 0.16907 fl oz |
| 10 mL | 0.33814 fl oz |
| 15 mL | 0.50721 fl oz (1 tablespoon) |
| 29.5735 mL | 1 fl oz |
| 50 mL | 1.6907 fl oz |
| 100 mL | 3.3814 fl oz |
| 250 mL | 8.4535 fl oz |
How It Works
Converting from milliliters (mL) to US fluid ounces (fl oz) is a common volume conversion, especially in cooking, medicine, and when working with small liquid volumes.
Conversion Formula:
1 milliliter = 0.033814 US fluid ounces
To convert milliliters to US fluid ounces, multiply the milliliter value by 0.033814:
US Fluid Ounces = Milliliters × 0.033814
Example Calculation:
To convert 30 milliliters to US fluid ounces:
US Fluid Ounces = 30 mL × 0.033814 = 1.01442 fl oz
Our converter handles this calculation automatically and provides results with up to 9 decimal places for precision. It also formats the result to remove unnecessary trailing zeros for better readability.
Common Reference Points:
- 1 teaspoon ≈ 5 mL ≈ 0.17 fl oz
- 1 tablespoon ≈ 15 mL ≈ 0.51 fl oz
- 1 US fluid ounce ≈ 29.57 mL
- 1 cup ≈ 237 mL ≈ 8 fl oz
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a milliliter?
A milliliter (mL) is a metric unit of volume equal to one-thousandth of a liter or one cubic centimeter (1 cm³). It’s commonly used worldwide for measuring small volumes of liquids, especially in medicine, cooking, and laboratory settings.
What is a US fluid ounce?
A US fluid ounce (fl oz) is a unit of volume in the US customary system, equal to approximately 29.5735 milliliters. It’s commonly used in the United States for measuring liquids in cooking, beverages, and other consumer products.
What’s the difference between US and UK fluid ounces?
The US fluid ounce (29.5735 mL) is slightly smaller than the UK (imperial) fluid ounce (28.4131 mL). This converter uses the US fluid ounce, which is the standard in the United States.
Why would I need to convert milliliters to fluid ounces?
This conversion is commonly needed when following recipes from different regions, measuring medicine doses, mixing beverages, or working with products labeled in different measurement systems. For example, if you have a European recipe with measurements in milliliters but your measuring tools are marked in fluid ounces.
How accurate is this converter?
Our converter uses the standard conversion factor of 0.033814 US fluid ounces per milliliter, which is accurate to the commonly accepted international standard. The calculator can display results with up to 9 decimal places for high precision needs.
How do I convert fluid ounces back to milliliters?
To convert from US fluid ounces to milliliters, multiply the fluid ounce value by 29.5735. Alternatively, you can use our Fluid Ounce to Milliliter Converter for quick and accurate conversions.