Fluid Ounce (UK) to Liter Converter
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How to Convert Fluid Ounce (UK) to Liter
To mL: multiply by 28.4131. To US fl oz: multiply by 0.96076. To UK pints: divide by 20.
1 UK fl oz = 1/20 UK pt = 1/160 UK gal ≈ 28.4131 mL. It is about 4% smaller than a US fluid ounce.
For example, 1 Fluid Ounce (UK) (fl oz (UK)) = 0.0284130625 Liter (L).
Fluid Ounce (UK) to Liter — Common Values
| Fluid Ounce (UK) (fl oz (UK)) | Liter (L) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.00284130625 |
| 0.5 | 0.01420653125 |
| 1 | 0.0284130625 |
| 2 | 0.056826125 |
| 5 | 0.1420653125 |
| 10 | 0.284130625 |
| 25 | 0.7103265625 |
| 50 | 1.420653125 |
| 100 | 2.84130625 |
| 500 | 14.20653125 |
| 1000 | 28.4130625 |
About Fluid Ounce (UK) (fl oz (UK))
Definition
The UK fluid ounce is a unit of liquid volume equal to 1/160 of an imperial gallon, or approximately 28.413 milliliters.
Mathematical Relationship
1 UK fl oz = 1/20 UK pt = 1/160 UK gal ≈ 28.4131 mL. It is about 4% smaller than a US fluid ounce.
Conversion Formula
To mL: multiply by 28.4131. To US fl oz: multiply by 0.96076. To UK pints: divide by 20.
Practical Applications
Older UK recipes, some beverage labels in Commonwealth countries, and traditional pharmaceutical dosing.
Interesting Facts
Paradoxically, the UK fluid ounce is smaller than the US fluid ounce (28.41 vs. 29.57 mL), even though UK pints and gallons are larger.
Common Mistakes
Assuming UK and US fluid ounces are the same — they differ by about 4%. This seems small but accumulates in recipes.
Educational Tips
UK fl oz ≈ 28.4 mL, US fl oz ≈ 29.6 mL. The UK has more fl oz per pint (20) vs. US (16), but each UK fl oz is smaller.
About Liter (L)
Definition
The liter is a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (1 dm³), used worldwide for measuring liquid volumes.
Mathematical Relationship
1 L = 1 dm³ = 10⁻³ m³ = 1,000 mL = 1,000 cm³. One cubic meter contains 1,000 liters.
Conversion Formula
To gallons (US): multiply by 0.264172. To quarts (US): multiply by 1.05669. To fluid ounces (US): multiply by 33.814.
Practical Applications
Fuel volumes, milk/juice containers, water bottles, engine oil, swimming pool volumes, and cooking.
Interesting Facts
One liter of water weighs almost exactly 1 kilogram. The word 'liter' comes from an old French unit called the 'litron' (about 0.831 L).
Common Mistakes
Assuming 1 liter = 1 US quart — a liter is slightly larger (1 L ≈ 1.057 qt). Also, confusing 'L' with 'lb' (pound).
Educational Tips
A liter is a little over a US quart. A 2-liter soda bottle and a 1-liter water bottle are great visual references.