How many cups is 8 ounces?

8 fluid ounces equals 1 cup. This is the standard conversion for liquid measurements in US customary units.

How do you convert ounces to cups?

To convert fluid ounces to cups, divide the ounces by 8 (since 1 cup = 8 fl oz). For dry ingredients, the conversion varies by substance density.

Is 1/2 ounce equal to 1 tablespoon?

Yes, 1/2 fluid ounce equals 1 tablespoon (which is also equal to 3 teaspoons). This conversion is useful for small liquid measurements.

Ounces to Cups Converter

Convert liquid and dry measurements for cooking and baking

Ounces (oz)

Measurement Type

Ounces to Cups Conversion Guide

Cups = Ounces ÷ Conversion Factor

Essential formula for cooking and baking measurements.

Common Conversions:

Fluid Ounces

8 fl oz = 1 cup (standard liquid measurement)

1/2 Ounce

1/2 oz = 1 tablespoon (1 2 ounce to cups conversion)

Dry Ingredients

Varies by density (e.g., flour ≈ 4.5 oz per cup)

1 1/2 Ounces

1 1 2 ounces to cups ≈ 0.1875 cups (1 1 2 ounce to cups)

Why This Conversion Matters:

Accurate recipe measurements (oz to cups calculator)
Proper ingredient proportions for baking
Converting between volume and weight measurements
Scaling recipes up or down (1 2 ounces to cups adjustments)

Understanding Ounces to Cups Conversion

Converting between ounces and cups is essential for home cooks and professional chefs alike. Our oz to cups converter simplifies this process, especially for common measurements like 1 1 2 ounces to cups or 1 2 ounce to cups conversions.

Key Conversions to Remember

Liquid measurements : 8 fluid ounces = 1 cup (standard oz to cups conversion)

1/2 ounce: Equals 1 tablespoon (useful for 1 2 oz liquid conversion)

1 1/2 ounces: Equals 3 tablespoons or 0.1875 cups (1 1 2 ounce to cups)

Dry ingredients: Vary by density (flour ≈ 4.5 oz/cup, sugar ≈ 7 oz/cup)

When to Use This Converter

Our oz to cups calculator is particularly useful for:

Scaling recipes up or down (1 2 ounces to cups adjustments)

Converting between volume and weight measurements

Measuring small quantities accurately (1 2 ounce in cups precision)

Adapting recipes that use different measurement systems

Important Disclaimer

The conversions provided by this calculator are standard measurements. For dry ingredients, actual cup measurements may vary based on how the ingredient is packed (sifted, scooped, or leveled). For critical baking recipes, we recommend using a kitchen scale for precise measurements by weight.

How Our Ounces to Cups Converter Works