{"id":1949,"date":"2022-04-25T08:56:13","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T08:56:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/article-test-new\/?page_id=1949"},"modified":"2024-01-02T06:40:25","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T06:40:25","slug":"fluid-ounce-definition-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/fluid-ounce","title":{"rendered":"Fluid Ounce \u2013 Definition, Conversion, Facts, Solved Example, FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-f727c918-800f-4c90-9683-b81f0d174d45\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/fluid-ounce#0-what-is-fluid-ounce>What Is Fluid Ounce?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/fluid-ounce#3-how-to-measure-fluid-ounces>How to Measure Fluid Ounces<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/fluid-ounce#4-difference-between-fluid-ounces-and-ounces>Difference Between Fluid Ounces and Ounces<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/fluid-ounce#8-solved-examples-on-fluid-ounce>Solved Examples on Fluid Ounce<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/fluid-ounce#9-practice-problems-on-fluid-ounce>Practice Problems on Fluid Ounce<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/fluid-ounce#10-frequently-asked-questions-about-fluid-ounce>Frequently Asked Questions about Fluid Ounce<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-is-fluid-ounce\">What Is Fluid Ounce?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A fluid ounce, abbreviated as fl oz, is a unit to measure the liquid capacity or liquid volume in the imperial system and the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/customary-units\"><strong>US customary system of measurement<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 US fluid ounce = 29.574 mL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 imperial fl oz = 28.413 mL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/measurement\">measurement<\/a> is particularly useful for everyday tasks like measuring liquids, beverages, cooking ingredients, and personal care products. The unit fluid ounce is commonly used in many American recipes and labels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recommended-games-container-id\" class=\"recommended-games-container\"><h4 class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Recommended Games<\/h4><div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\"><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/convert-between-ounces-and-pounds-using-table\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/measurement_conversion_table_custom_weight_pt.png\" alt=\"Convert Between Ounces and Pounds Using Table Game\">\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Convert Between Ounces and Pounds Using Table Game<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/convert-pounds-to-ounces\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/measurement_convert_custom_weight_pt.png\" alt=\"Convert Pounds to Ounces Game\">\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Convert Pounds to Ounces Game<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n<\/div><\/div><p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/games\">More Games<\/a><\/p><button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><\/button><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n            const container = document.querySelector(\"#recommended-games-container-id\");\n            const slidesContainer = container.querySelector(\".recommended-games-container-slides\");\n            const cards = slidesContainer.querySelectorAll(\".game-card-container-outer\");\n            const scrollRightArrow = container.querySelector(\".scroll-right-arrow\");\n\n            function adjustContainerStyles() {\n                const numCards = cards.length;\n\n                if (numCards === 1) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"30%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 2) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"50%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 3) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"75%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"\";\n                }\n            }\n\n            function checkScrollPosition() {\n                const maxScrollLeft = slidesContainer.scrollWidth - slidesContainer.clientWidth;\n                if ((slidesContainer.scrollLeft + 10) >= maxScrollLeft) {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"none\"; \/\/ Hide the arrow if fully scrolled\n                } else {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"block\"; \/\/ Show the arrow if not fully scrolled\n                }\n            }\n\n            scrollRightArrow.addEventListener(\"click\", function() {\n                const scrollAmount = 300; \/\/ Adjust based on the container's width and your needs\n                slidesContainer.scrollLeft += scrollAmount;\n                setTimeout(checkScrollPosition, 100); \/\/ Delay to allow scroll update\n            });\n\n            adjustContainerStyles();\n            checkScrollPosition();\n            slidesContainer.addEventListener(\"scroll\", checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-fluid-ounce-definition\">Fluid Ounce: Definition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A fluid ounce (abbreviated as &#8220;fl oz&#8221;) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in the United States and the Imperial system.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A fluid ounce (fl oz) is indeed a relatively small volume measurement. As mentioned above, the conversion between fluid ounces and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/milliliter\">milliliters<\/a> based on the US customary system of measurement is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 fluid ounce (US) = 29.5735 milliliters (approx.)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, in the US, a food labeling fluid ounce is precisely equivalent to 30 milliliters (mL), and it is roughly equivalent to the amount of liquid that can fill a standard medicine cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/a-medicine-cup-with-capacity-about-1-fl-oz-or-about-30-mL-1.png\" alt=\"A medicine cup with capacity about 1 fl oz or about 30 mL\" class=\"wp-image-35758\" title=\"A medicine cup with capacity about 1 fl oz or about 30 mL\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/a-medicine-cup-with-capacity-about-1-fl-oz-or-about-30-mL-1.png 615w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/a-medicine-cup-with-capacity-about-1-fl-oz-or-about-30-mL-1-300x198.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-us-fluid-ounces-vs-imperial-fluid-ounces\">US Fluid Ounces vs. Imperial Fluid Ounces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluid ounces vary in definition between the US customary and imperial systems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"wj-table-class\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>US Customary System<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Imperial System<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1 fl oz = 29.5735 mL<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1 fl oz = 28.4131 mL&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1 US cup = 8 fl oz<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1 Imperial cup = 10 fl oz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1 US liquid pint = 16 fl oz<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1 Imperial pint = 20 fl oz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1 US liquid quart = 32 fl oz<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1 Imperial quart = 40 fl oz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1 US gallon = 128 fl oz<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1 Imperial gallon = 160 fl oz<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> In both the systems, the pint, quart, and cup have the same definitions corresponding to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/gallon\">gallon<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 gallon = 4 quarts = 8 pints = 16 cups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 gallon = 4 quarts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/quart\">quart<\/a> = 2 pints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/pint\">pint<\/a> = 2 cups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The US fluid ounce is tied to the US gallon, and the imperial fluid ounce relates to the imperial gallon. Both the American fluid ounce and the Imperial fluid ounce are based on different historical standards, and the liquids used for their definitions are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>American fluid ounce<\/strong>: Originally defined as the volume occupied by an ounce of wine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Imperial fluid ounce<\/strong>: Defined as the volume occupied by an ounce of water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These definitions have led to a slight difference in the volume of a fluid ounce in the American and Imperial systems. The American fluid ounce is slightly larger than the Imperial fluid ounce due to the difference in the density of wine and water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-how-to-measure-fluid-ounces\">How to Measure Fluid Ounces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Measuring fluid ounces can be done using various tools, depending on the quantity of the liquid. Here are two common methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Liquid Measuring Cups<\/strong>: Use a liquid measuring cup, typically made of clear glass or plastic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Fill the cup with the liquid until it reaches the desired fluid ounce mark on the side. Ensure you read the measurement at eye level for accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/cup\">cup<\/a> (US) = 8 fl oz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Measuring Spoon<\/strong>: For smaller quantities of fluid, measuring spoons (teaspoons and tablespoons) can be used.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>6 US teaspoons = 1 US fl oz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 US tablespoons = 1 US fl oz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluid ounces can also be converted into other suitable units, such as pints, by applying the appropriate conversion factors<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-difference-between-fluid-ounces-and-ounces\">Difference Between Fluid Ounces and Ounces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluid ounces (fl oz) are distinct from ounces (oz), a unit of mass. Using these two units interchangeably is not the right practice. Context usually makes it clear but using the correct unit is extremely important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> 1 fluid ounce of honey weighs about 1.5 ounces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 imperial fluid ounce of water weighs about 1 ounce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"wj-table-class\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Fluid Ounces<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Ounces&nbsp;<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Measurement type: Volume<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Measurement type: Weight (Mass)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Abbreviation: fl oz&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Abbreviation: oz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Typically used for measuring liquids like water, milk, or juice, etc.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Typically used for measuring solids such as fruits, vegetables, or packaged foods, etc.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-fluid-ounces-conversions\">Fluid Ounces Conversions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a list of common fluid ounces conversions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 US fl oz = 1\/128 US liquid gallon = 0.0078125 US liquid gallon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 US fl oz = 1\/32 US liquid quart = 0.03125 US liquid quart<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 US fl oz = 1\/16 US liquid pint = 0.0625 US liquid pint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 US fl oz = \u215b US liquid cup = 0.125 US cup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 US fl oz = 2 US tablespoons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 US fl oz = 6 US teaspoons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 US fl oz = 29.5735 mL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 Imperial fl oz = 1\/160 imperial liquid gallon = 0.00625 imperial liquid gallon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 Imperial fl oz = 1\/40 imperial liquid quart = 0.025 imperial liquid quart<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 Imperial fl oz = 1\/20 imperial liquid pint = 0.05 imperial liquid pint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 Imperial fl oz = 1\/10 imperial liquid cup = 0.1 imperial liquid cup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 Imperial fl oz = 28.4131 mL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-facts-about-fluid-ounce\">Facts about Fluid Ounce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#0369a1;background-color:#e0f2fe\" class=\"wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-flex\"><div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the US, a typical serving size for a soft drink is 12 fluid ounces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fluid ounce abbreviation: fl oz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The term &#8220;fluid ounce&#8221; distinguishes it from the avoirdupois ounce, which measures mass.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For approximate conversion between US fluid ounces and milliliters, multiply the volume by 30.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we learned about fluid ounces, how to measure liquid volume in fluid ounces, difference between ounces and fluid ounces, and formulas for common conversions. Let\u2019s solve a few examples for better comprehension.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-solved-examples-on-fluid-ounce\">Solved Examples on Fluid Ounce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. A bottle contains 10.5 fl oz of medicine. If the doctor has instructed you to consume 0.25 fluid ounces of the liquid twice a day, how many days will the medicine last?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"114\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/a-105-fl-oz-medicine-bottle.png\" alt=\"A 10.5 fl oz medicine bottle\" class=\"wp-image-35760\" title=\"A 10.5 fl oz medicine bottle\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Volume of liquid in the bottle = 10.5 fl oz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Volume of liquid consumed daily = 0.50 fl oz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you consume 0.25 fluid ounces of the medicine twice daily, then you are consuming 0.50 fl. Oz. of the medicine in a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of days the bottle will last $= \\frac{10.5}{0.50}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, the medicine will last for 21 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. If a bottle of shampoo contains 20 fl oz of product, how many cups of shampoo are in the bottle?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution<\/strong>:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 US cup = 8 fl oz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, 20 fl oz $= \\frac{20}{8}$ cups = 2.5 cups<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 2.5 cups of shampoo in the bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. How will you convert 64 fluid ounces into milliliters using the US Customary system?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 fl oz = 29.5735 mL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To convert 64 fl oz into milliliters, we multiply the volume by 29.5735.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Note that for approximate results, you can multiply the volume by 30.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>64 fl oz = 29.574 mL \u00d7 64 = 1892.736 mL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-practice-problems-on-fluid-ounce\">Practice Problems on Fluid Ounce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Fluid Ounce \u2013 Definition, Conversion, Facts, Solved Example, FAQs<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">How many milliliters are approximately equal to one US fluid ounce?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">10.29 milliliters<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">29.57 milliliters<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">100 milliliters<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">500 milliliters<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 29.57 milliliters<br\/>1 US fl oz \u2248 29.57 mL<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Identify the largest unit of volume measurement among the following options.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Pints<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Gallons<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Cups<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Fluid ounce<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Gallons<br\/>A gallon is the same as 16 cups or 8 pints, or 4 quarts, making it the largest unit of measurement for liquids.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">How many US fluid ounces make one US cup?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">10<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">16<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">8<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">4<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 8<br\/>1 US cup = 8 fl oz<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"3\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">4<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">If 1 barrel of oil is equal to 42 US gallons, what will be its equivalent measurement in fluid ounces?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">oz.<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">oz.<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">oz.<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">oz.<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span 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fluid ounce of water weigh?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-81cd7b03-00db-4e0c-803b-7c4b7e28aa69\">\n\n<p>One US fluid ounce of water weighs approx. 29.57 g.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One Imperial fluid ounce of water weighs about 1 oz.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-81cd7b03-00db-4e0c-803b-7c4b7e28aa69\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-81cd7b03-00db-4e0c-803b-7c4b7e28aa69\"><strong>What is an avoirdupois 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It is equal to approximately 28.35 grams.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-81cd7b03-00db-4e0c-803b-7c4b7e28aa69\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-81cd7b03-00db-4e0c-803b-7c4b7e28aa69\"><strong>Is it ok to use the terms \u2018ounce\u2019 and \u2018fluid ounce\u2019 interchangeably?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-81cd7b03-00db-4e0c-803b-7c4b7e28aa69\">\n\n<p>No. Fluid ounces are not the same as ounces. 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