How to Convert Fluid Ounces to Milliliters
Converting fluid ounces to milliliters is useful for converting US recipe amounts for metric countries, reading medicine dosages, mixing cocktails. Our free online calculator delivers instant, accurate results.
5.00 fl oz = 147.8675 mL
To convert fluid ounces to milliliters, multiply by 29.5735.
Step-by-Step
- Start with your value: 5.00 fl oz
- Multiply by 29.5735
- Result: 147.8675 mL
Formula: mL = fl oz × 29.5735
💡 Memory Tip: 1 fl oz = 29.57 mL. A standard shot (1.5 oz) = 44.4 mL. A 12 oz can = 355 mL.
Fluid Ounces to Milliliters Quick Reference
| Fluid Ounces | Milliliters | Common Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.57 | Single shot |
| 8 | 236.59 | One cup |
| 12 | 354.88 | Standard soda can |
| 16 | 473.18 | Pint |
| 32 | 946.35 | Quart |
What does 5 fluid ounces look like in real life?
Real-world objects and measurements that are approximately 5 fluid ounce (147.87 milliliters) — useful for visualizing the size of 5 fluid ounce without a ruler:
Real-world reference examples are not available for this value.
Understanding Fluid Ounces and Milliliters
What is a Fluid Ounce?
The fluid ounce is a unit of volume (not mass, despite sharing the name with the mass ounce). The US fluid ounce is about 29.574 milliliters. The UK (imperial) fluid ounce is about 28.413 milliliters.
Learn more about fluid ounces on Wikipedia →
What is a Milliliter?
The milliliter is a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter (0.001 L) or one cubic centimeter. It is commonly used for small liquid measurements in cooking, medicine, and science.
Learn more about milliliters on Wikipedia →
Common Uses of Fluid Ounces
Beverages (US), Medicine, Perfume, Cooking (US).
Key Conversion Facts
- 1 US fl oz = 29.5735 ml
- 1 UK fl oz = 28.4131 ml
- 1 US cup = 8 US fl oz
- 1 US pint = 16 US fl oz
- A standard can of soda is 12 fl oz
- Standard for beverage serving sizes (US)
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Frequently Asked Questions
5 fluid ounces equals 147.8675 milliliters. Multiply by 29.5735.
mL = fl oz × 29.5735
For 5 fl oz: 5 × 29.5735 = 147.8675 mL
Multiply your fluid ounces value by 29.5735. Example: 10 fl oz × 29.5735 = 295.7350 mL.
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