1 Cup to Ounces

1 cup = 8 fl oz

Calculation: fl oz = 1 cup × 8 = 8 fl oz

Cup to Ounce Converter

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How much is 1 cup?

237 mL (8.0 fl oz) is about a rocks glass (old-fashioned glass) used for cocktails.

What does 1 cup look like?

Illustration of a rocks glass
237 mL (8.0 fl oz) is about a rocks glass (old-fashioned glass) used for cocktails.

1 cup on the ounce scale

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1 cup = 8 fl oz

How to Convert Cup to Ounce

1 cup = 8 ounces

Ounce = Cup × 8

Example: 1 cup × 8 = 8 fl oz

Reverse Conversion

To convert ounces back to cups:

  • Remember, 1 ounce equals 18 cups.
  • To convert 8 fl oz to cup, multiply 8 x 18, resulting in 1 cup.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 cup in ounces?

1 cup equals 8 ounces. This is calculated by multiplying 1 by the conversion factor 8.

What does 1 cup look like in ounces?

1 cup (8 ounces) is a few cups — a typical recipe quantity.

How do you calculate 1 cup to ounces?

Multiply 1 by the conversion factor 8. The calculation is 1 × 8 = 8 ounces. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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For general conversions between cups and ounces, see the cups to ounces converter.

Conversion factors verified against NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000-3 1 US gallon = 3.785411784 L (exact, US customary). Last reviewed: March 2026
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