Ever wondered exactly how many 30 ml increments fit into a single ounce? It’s a common question, given that recipes and product labeling often use both metric (milliliters) and US customary (fluid ounces) units.
For reference, 30 ml is approximately 1.014 fluid ounces.
Milliliters and fluid ounces: An explanation
Let’s define our terms. A milliliter (mL, ml, or mℓ) is a unit of volume in the metric system. A single milliliter equals one cubic centimeter (cc).
A fluid ounce (fl oz or oz fl) is a unit of volume in the U.S. system. Note that a fluid ounce is a measure of volume, not weight. It’s different from an ounce, which is a unit of weight.
Conversion Details and Formula
The main thing to remember is this: 30 milliliters is just a little bit more than 1 fluid ounce. To be precise:
- 30 ml ≈ 1.014 fl oz
- 1 US fluid ounce = 29.573 ml
If you want to convert any number of milliliters to fluid ounces, here’s what to do: Multiply the number of milliliters by 0.033814. The result will be the number of fluid ounces.
The Bottom Line
Knowing how to convert between milliliters and fluid ounces is helpful in the kitchen, the lab, and everyday life. If you need a quick answer, there are many free and easy-to-use online conversion tools.