Convert fluid ounce (US) to liter
Please provide values below to convert fluid ounce (US) [fl oz (US)] to liter [L, l], or Convert liter to fluid ounce (US).
How to Convert Fluid Ounce (Us) to Liter
1 fl oz (US) = 0.02957353 L, l
Example: convert 15 fl oz (US) to L, l:
15 fl oz (US) = 15 × 0.02957353 L, l = 0.44360295 L, l
Fluid Ounce (Us) to Liter Conversion Table
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Fluid Ounce (Us)
A fluid ounce (US) is a unit of volume measurement used primarily in the United States to measure liquids, equivalent to approximately 29.5735 milliliters.
History/Origin
The fluid ounce originated from the imperial system and was adopted in the US as a customary unit for liquid measurements. Its size has varied historically, but the US fluid ounce has been standardized since the 19th century.
Current Use
The US fluid ounce is commonly used in recipes, food labeling, and beverage measurements within the United States. It is part of the customary measurement system and is used in various industries to specify liquid quantities.
Liter
The liter (L, l) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter, commonly used to measure liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system, based on the cubic decimeter, and has since become a standard unit of volume worldwide.
Current Use
The liter is widely used in science, industry, and daily life for measuring liquids, beverages, and other fluids, especially in countries using the metric system.