Units and measures

oz

ounce

A fluid ounce is about 30 mL, and 8 fluid ounces make a standard cup, about 240 mL.

How it gets tested

Intake-and-output items convert ounces to milliliters, so the 30 mL figure carries a lot of weight.

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