Want to know how many ounces in a cup? How about the difference between fluid ounces and dry ounces? In this post we are answering these questions along with sharing a printable measurement chart for quick reference.
- 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces = 16 tablespoons
- 3/4 cup = 6 fluid ounces = 12 tablespoons
- 1/2 cup = 4 fluid ounces = 8 tablespoons
- 1/4 cup = 2 fluid ounces = 4 tablespoons
There is a different method for measuring dry and wet ingredients and getting the correct measurement is important, especially when baking.
Liquid ingredients measure in fluid ounces while dry ingredients will measure using weight in ounces or grams.
When talking about liquid and US fluid ounces, like water or a cup of coffee, we say there are 8 ounces in a cup.
When it comes to measuring orange juice for blushing mimosas, fluid ounces are used. Making a recipe like this tasty meatloaf, an ingredient like bread crumbs is measured in dry ounces.
How Many Liquid Ounces In A Cup?
These measurements are included on the free printable conversion table below.
US Standard = Metric (approximate measurement)
- 1/8 teaspoon = 0.5 mL
- 1/4 teaspoon = 1.2 mL
- 1/2 teaspoon = 2.5 mL
- 3/4 teaspoon = 3.7 mL
- 1 teaspoon = 1/3 tablespoon = 4.9 mL
- 1 tablespoon = 1/2 fluid ounce = 3 teaspoons = 14.8 mL
- 2 tablespoons = 1 fluid ounce = 1/8 cup = 29.6 mL
- 1/4 cup = 2 fluid ounces = 59.1 mL
- 1/2 cup = 4 fluid ounces = 73.9 mL
- 3/4 cup = 6 fluid ounces = 177.4 mL
- 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces = 236.6 mL
- 2 cups = 16 fluid ounces = 473.2 mL
- 4 cups = 32 fluid ounces = 1 quart = 946 mL
- 1 gallon = 128 fluid ounces = 8 pints = 4 quarts = 3785 mL = 4 L
Dry Weight Measurements
US Standard = Metric (approximate measurement)
- 1/4 ounce = 7 grams
- 1/2 ounce = 15 grams
- 1 ounce = 30 grams
- 2 ounces = 60 grams
- 4 ounces = 1/4 pound = 115 grams
- 8 ounces = 1/2 pound = 225 grams
- 12 ounces = 3/4 pound = 340 grams
- 16 ounces = 1 pound = 455 grams
Is A Dry Cup The Same As A Wet Cup?
A liquid measuring cup and a dry measuring cup technically hold the same volume, the way you measure them is different. For example, when measuring something like a cup of dry flour, you need to be able to level it off in a measuring cup for an exact measurement. It’s hard to do that using a liquid measuring cup.
What You Need For Measuring
These three tools are used for measuring dry and liquid ingredients.
Liquid measuring cup – A liquid measuring cup typically has a pouring spout, measurement lines, and a little extra room at the top to make sure the liquid doesn’t spill. They are also made with a clear, see through material to make it easy to measure. These cups are use to measure any liquid or fluid ingredient.
These measuring cups are used when a recipe call for ingredients like oil, water, milk, and more.
Dry measuring cup – These dry measuring cups have a flat top with no spout. The perfect shape for being able to level off the ingredients. A great method for leveling is using the flat side of a butter knife to scrape over the top of the cup.
You can usually buy these in a set of different cup sizes. These measuring cups are used to measure different ingredients like sugar, flour, breadcrumbs, and more.
Measuring spoon – Measuring spoons are teaspoons and tablespoons and can be used to measure both dry ingredients like spices and wet ingredients like vanilla extract.
How Many Cups Is 8 Ounces?
8 fluid ounces are in one cup.
- 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces
- 3/4 cup = 6 fluid ounces
- 1/2 cup = 4 fluid ounces
- 1/3 cup = 3 fluid ounces
- 1/4 cup = 2 fluid ounces
Does 2 Tablespoons Equal 1 Ounce?
Yes, 1 fluid ounce = 2 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons = 1 fl ounce = 30 mL
How Many Ounces In A Cup Of Water?
There are 8 fluid ounces in 1 cup of water.
How Many Ounces In A Cup Of Flour?
One cup of dry flour has approximately 4.5 ounces.
Printable How Many Ounces In A Cup
The free printable dry and liquid conversion chart is perfect to look up how many ounces in a cup and more conversion questions.
Conclusion
In order to get the best results when cooking or baking, you want to try and get exact ingredient measurements.
Need a quick conversion? Try this online calculator.
A handy tool for getting exact measurements when it comes to weight is a kitchen scale.
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