mL to oz Conversion (Milliliters to Ounces)

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How to Convert Milliliters to Ounces

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Since milliliters are a unit of volume and ounces are a unit of mass, which are different physical quantities, we need to know one more physical quantity of the ingredient or substance to convert between them. In this case, we need to account for the density of the substance whenever we do a conversion.

Therefore, to convert between milliliters and ounces of an ingredient or substance, we must either multiply or divide by its density, depending on which direction we are performing the conversion.

Milliliters to Ounces Formula

To convert a measurement in milliliters to ounces, multiply the volume by the density of the ingredient, substance, or material. Note that in order for this to work, the density must be in ounces per milliliter (oz/mL).

If the density is given in grams per milliliter (g/mL), then first divide the density by 28.3495 to convert to oz/mL.

For a density given in g/mL, you can use this simple formula to convert:

ounces = milliliters × density28.3495

Thus, the weight in ounces is equal to the volume in milliliters times the density (in g/mL) of the ingredient or material divided by 28.3495.

For example, here's how to convert 5 milliliters to ounces for an ingredient with a density of 0.7 g/mL.
ounces = 5 mL × 0.7 g/mL28.3495 = 0.1235 oz

This formula is for converting to ounces in weight, if you're trying to convert to a volume measurement in fluid ounces, try our milliliters to fluid ounces calculator.

When to Convert Milliliters to Ounces

Milliliters and ounces are both commonly used to measure cooking ingredients.

For cooking applications, most chefs suggest measuring dry ingredients by weight rather than volume to improve accuracy in the measurements.[1] The density of dry ingredients can vary for a variety of reasons, such as compaction and clumping.

The best way to ensure an accurate conversion is to use a scale. When a scale is not available, a calculator like the one above is a good way to estimate the volume to weight conversion.

Another useful application of weight and volume conversions is chemistry. When performing chemical reactions by combining separate chemicals to produce a new chemical, one must know the exact amount of each chemical to add in order to maximize the yield of the reaction.

It is common to mix powdered chemicals with liquid, or aqueous, chemicals, and this is where it becomes very useful to convert between weights and volumes.[2]

Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

What Is a Milliliter?

The milliliter is a unit of volume equal to 1 cubic centimeter, 1/1,000 of a liter, or about 0.061 cubic inches.[3]

The milliliter is an SI unit of volume in the metric system. In the metric system, "milli" is the prefix for thousandths, or 10-3. A milliliter is sometimes also referred to as a millilitre. Milliliters can be abbreviated as mL, and are also sometimes abbreviated as ml or mℓ. For example, 1 milliliter can be written as 1 mL, 1 ml, or 1 mℓ.

Since one milliliter is equivalent to one cubic centimeter, milliliters are sometimes expressed using the abbreviation for a cubic centimeter (cc) for things such as medical dosages or engine displacements.

Learn more about milliliters.

What Is an Ounce?

One ounce is a unit of mass/weight equal to 1/16 of a pound or 28.349523 grams. The common ounce should not be confused with the troy ounce, which is equal to 1/12 of a troy pound.[4]

The ounce is a US customary and imperial unit of mass. Ounces can be abbreviated as oz; for example, 1 ounce can be written as 1 oz.

An ounce is also frequently referred to as a unit of weight. While technically, an ounce is a measure of mass, and weight is actually a measure of force, the two are equivalent as long as we are performing our calculations on Earth.

For example, an object with a mass of 1 ounce weighs 1 ounce on Earth, but only weighs one-sixth of that on the moon, yet still has the same mass.

Learn more about ounces.

Milliliter to Ounce Conversion Table

Milliliter measurements converted to ounces for commonly used cooking and baking ingredients.
Volume in Milliliters: Weight in Ounces of:
Water Milk Cooking Oil All Purpose Flour Granulated Sugar
1 mL 0.035274 oz 0.036332 oz 0.031041 oz 0.01866 oz 0.024868 oz
2 mL 0.070548 oz 0.072664 oz 0.062082 oz 0.03732 oz 0.049736 oz
3 mL 0.105822 oz 0.108997 oz 0.093123 oz 0.05598 oz 0.074604 oz
4 mL 0.141096 oz 0.145329 oz 0.124164 oz 0.07464 oz 0.099473 oz
5 mL 0.17637 oz 0.181661 oz 0.155205 oz 0.0933 oz 0.124341 oz
6 mL 0.211644 oz 0.217993 oz 0.186247 oz 0.11196 oz 0.149209 oz
7 mL 0.246918 oz 0.254325 oz 0.217288 oz 0.130619 oz 0.174077 oz
8 mL 0.282192 oz 0.290657 oz 0.248329 oz 0.149279 oz 0.198945 oz
9 mL 0.317466 oz 0.32699 oz 0.27937 oz 0.167939 oz 0.223813 oz
10 mL 0.35274 oz 0.363322 oz 0.310411 oz 0.186599 oz 0.248681 oz
11 mL 0.388014 oz 0.399654 oz 0.341452 oz 0.205259 oz 0.27355 oz
12 mL 0.423288 oz 0.435986 oz 0.372493 oz 0.223919 oz 0.298418 oz
13 mL 0.458562 oz 0.472318 oz 0.403534 oz 0.242579 oz 0.323286 oz
14 mL 0.493835 oz 0.508651 oz 0.434575 oz 0.261239 oz 0.348154 oz
15 mL 0.529109 oz 0.544983 oz 0.465616 oz 0.279899 oz 0.373022 oz
16 mL 0.564383 oz 0.581315 oz 0.496657 oz 0.298559 oz 0.39789 oz
17 mL 0.599657 oz 0.617647 oz 0.527698 oz 0.317219 oz 0.422758 oz
18 mL 0.634931 oz 0.653979 oz 0.55874 oz 0.335879 oz 0.447627 oz
19 mL 0.670205 oz 0.690311 oz 0.589781 oz 0.354539 oz 0.472495 oz
20 mL 0.705479 oz 0.726644 oz 0.620822 oz 0.373199 oz 0.497363 oz
21 mL 0.740753 oz 0.762976 oz 0.651863 oz 0.391858 oz 0.522231 oz
22 mL 0.776027 oz 0.799308 oz 0.682904 oz 0.410518 oz 0.547099 oz
23 mL 0.811301 oz 0.83564 oz 0.713945 oz 0.429178 oz 0.571967 oz
24 mL 0.846575 oz 0.871972 oz 0.744986 oz 0.447838 oz 0.596835 oz
25 mL 0.881849 oz 0.908305 oz 0.776027 oz 0.466498 oz 0.621704 oz
26 mL 0.917123 oz 0.944637 oz 0.807068 oz 0.485158 oz 0.646572 oz
27 mL 0.952397 oz 0.980969 oz 0.838109 oz 0.503818 oz 0.67144 oz
28 mL 0.987671 oz 1.0173 oz 0.86915 oz 0.522478 oz 0.696308 oz
29 mL 1.0229 oz 1.0536 oz 0.900192 oz 0.541138 oz 0.721176 oz
30 mL 1.0582 oz 1.09 oz 0.931233 oz 0.559798 oz 0.746044 oz
31 mL 1.0935 oz 1.1263 oz 0.962274 oz 0.578458 oz 0.770912 oz
32 mL 1.1288 oz 1.1626 oz 0.993315 oz 0.597118 oz 0.795781 oz
33 mL 1.164 oz 1.199 oz 1.0244 oz 0.615778 oz 0.820649 oz
34 mL 1.1993 oz 1.2353 oz 1.0554 oz 0.634437 oz 0.845517 oz
35 mL 1.2346 oz 1.2716 oz 1.0864 oz 0.653097 oz 0.870385 oz
36 mL 1.2699 oz 1.308 oz 1.1175 oz 0.671757 oz 0.895253 oz
37 mL 1.3051 oz 1.3443 oz 1.1485 oz 0.690417 oz 0.920121 oz
38 mL 1.3404 oz 1.3806 oz 1.1796 oz 0.709077 oz 0.944989 oz
39 mL 1.3757 oz 1.417 oz 1.2106 oz 0.727737 oz 0.969858 oz
40 mL 1.411 oz 1.4533 oz 1.2416 oz 0.746397 oz 0.994726 oz

References

  1. National Institute of Standards & Technology, Culinary Measurement Tips, https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/culinary-measurement-tips
  2. CK-12 Foundation, Introductory Chemistry (CK-12) - 12.6: Mass-Volume Stoichiometry, https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_Chemistry/Introductory_Chemistry_(CK-12)/12%3A_Stoichiometry/12.06%3A_Mass-Volume_Stoichiometry
  3. National Institute of Standards and Technology, Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices, Handbook 44 - 2019 Edition, https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/hb/2019/NIST.HB.44-2019.pdf
  4. James Bucki, Troy Ounce vs. Ounce, The Spruce, https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/troy-ounce-vs-ounce-4588158

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