Definition: A liter is a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 milliliters or approximately 33.814 US fluid ounces.
History/origin: The liter was originally defined in France in 1795 and is widely used internationally.
Current use: Liters are commonly used worldwide for measuring liquid volumes in science, cooking, and everyday use.
Definition: A US fluid ounce is a unit of volume equal to 1/128th of a US gallon, approximately 29.5735 milliliters.
History/origin: The fluid ounce is part of the US customary system of measurement.
Current use: Fluid ounces are commonly used in the United States for measuring liquid volumes in recipes, beverages, and packaging.
| Liters (L) | Fluid Ounces (US fl oz) |
|---|---|
| 1.00 | 33.81 |
| 0.50 | 16.91 |
| 0.25 | 8.45 |
| 2.00 | 67.63 |
| 5.00 | 169.07 |
| 10.00 | 338.14 |
| 0.10 | 3.38 |
| 0.01 | 0.34 |
| 3.00 | 101.44 |
| 7.50 | 253.60 |
1 liter ≈ 33.814 US fluid ounces
Example: convert 2 liters to fluid ounces:
2 × 33.814 = 67.628 US fluid ounces