Fluid Ounces to Milliliters

Enter fluid ounces and choose a measurement system to get milliliters instantly. The converter works in both directions and supports adjustable precision.

Conversion input

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fl oz
mL

Conversion summary

236.59 mL
8 fl oz × 29.5735 = 236.59 mL

Active formula

mL = fl oz × 29.5735 (US)
mL = 8 × 29.5735
mL = 236.59
Liters
0.2366 L
Centiliters
23.66 cL
Tablespoons
16.00 tbsp
Cups (US)
1.00

A US fluid ounce equals 29.5735 mL, while an Imperial fluid ounce equals 28.4131 mL. The difference comes from their historical definitions.

How to convert fluid ounces to milliliters

Use the correct factor for the US or Imperial system and complete the conversion in three steps.

Multiply fluid ounces by 29.5735 for US measurements or by 28.4131 for Imperial measurements.

1

Identify the system

Check whether the source uses US fluid ounces or Imperial fluid ounces.

2

Multiply by the factor

Use 29.5735 for US fl oz or 28.4131 for UK fl oz.

3

Read the result

The product is the equivalent volume in milliliters (mL).

Fluid ounces to milliliters formula

The conversion factor changes slightly between the US Customary and Imperial systems.

US system formulamL = fl oz × 29.5735
Imperial system formulamL = fl oz × 28.4131

For the reverse conversion, divide milliliters by 29.5735 (US) or 28.4131 (UK).

Common fluid-ounce values

These reference values use US fluid ounces. Select the Imperial system in the converter when your source uses UK fl oz.

  • 1 fl oz29.5735 mL
  • 2 fl oz59.1471 mL
  • 4 fl oz118.294 mL
  • 8 fl oz236.588 mL
  • 12 fl oz354.882 mL
  • 16 fl oz473.176 mL
  • 32 fl oz946.353 mL
  • 64 fl oz1,892.71 mL

Is one fluid ounce exactly 30 mL?

No. One US fluid ounce is 29.5735 mL. Using 30 mL is a convenient kitchen approximation; use the exact factor when precision matters.

Is one tablespoon one fluid ounce?

No. In the US system, one tablespoon is 0.5 fl oz (14.7868 mL), so two tablespoons equal one fluid ounce.

Frequently asked questions

One US fluid ounce is 29.5735 mL; one Imperial fluid ounce is 28.4131 mL.

Multiply the fluid-ounce value by 29.5735 for US fl oz or 28.4131 for Imperial fl oz.

No. They are based on different gallons, so their conversion factors are different.

Yes. Enter a value in the milliliter field and the converter will calculate fluid ounces automatically.