Convert fluid ounce (US) to cubic centimeter
Please provide values below to convert fluid ounce (US) [fl oz (US)] to cubic centimeter [cm^3], or Convert cubic centimeter to fluid ounce (US).
How to Convert Fluid Ounce (Us) to Cubic Centimeter
1 fl oz (US) = 29.57353 cm^3
Example: convert 15 fl oz (US) to cm^3:
15 fl oz (US) = 15 × 29.57353 cm^3 = 443.60295 cm^3
Fluid Ounce (Us) to Cubic Centimeter Conversion Table
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Fluid Ounce (Us)
A fluid ounce (US) is a unit of volume measurement used primarily in the United States to measure liquids, equivalent to approximately 29.5735 milliliters.
History/Origin
The fluid ounce originated from the imperial system and was adopted in the US as a customary unit for liquid measurements. Its size has varied historically, but the US fluid ounce has been standardized since the 19th century.
Current Use
The US fluid ounce is commonly used in recipes, food labeling, and beverage measurements within the United States. It is part of the customary measurement system and is used in various industries to specify liquid quantities.
Cubic Centimeter
A cubic centimeter (cm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts as a standard unit of volume measurement, especially in fields like medicine and chemistry, since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., dosage), automotive engine capacities, and scientific experiments, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).