Last updated on July 7th, 2025
We can measure volume using units like milliliters, ounces, liters, or gallons. Different units are used to measure different quantities. A milliliter (ml) is a small unit of measurement that we use for small volumes, like the amount of liquid in a medicine dosage. An ounce (oz) is a bigger unit of measurement, and we use it to measure larger volumes, like a cup of liquid. Sometimes we need to change milliliters to ounces to make it easier to understand volumes. In this topic, we will learn how to convert milliliters to ounces.
A milliliter is a unit of volume that is part of the metric system, which is widely used around the world for measuring small quantities of liquid. The metric system is based on powers of 10, which simplifies unit conversions.
1 milliliter is equal to one-thousandth of a liter, meaning there are 1,000 milliliters in 1 liter (1,000 ml = 1 l).
The symbol for milliliters is ml, and it is commonly seen on liquid containers and measuring tools.
An ounce is a unit of measurement used to measure volume or weight, depending on the context, but here, we focus on fluid ounces for volume. One fluid ounce is equal to approximately 29.5735 milliliters.
Fluid ounces are commonly used to measure larger quantities of liquid.
The symbol used to represent fluid ounces is fl oz.
To convert milliliters to ounces, we use the following formula: 1 ounce = 29.5735 milliliters
Ounces = So, to convert from milliliters to ounces, you divide the number of milliliters by 29.5735.
Conversely, to convert from ounces to milliliters, you multiply the number of ounces by 29.5735.
Converting milliliters (ml) to ounces (fl oz) is simple using a standard conversion factor. Since 1 ounce is equal to 29.5735 milliliters, we can convert milliliters to ounces by dividing the number of milliliters by 29.5735.
Steps to convert ml to fl oz:
When we measure things, sometimes we use milliliters (ml) and sometimes we use ounces (fl oz). We use simple conversions to understand how much something in milliliters is in ounces.
Below is a chart that shows us the milliliter-to-ounce conversions.
When converting milliliters to ounces, children often make mistakes. Here are some common mistakes to get a better understanding of the concepts of conversions.
Convert 750 ml to Ounces
750 ml = 25.36 ounces
We know the conversion factor: 1 ml = 0.033814 ounces
Now, multiply 750 by the conversion factor: 750 × 0.033814 = 25.36 oz.
Convert 120 ml to ounces.
Solution: Converting 120 ml to ounces gives us 4.06 oz.
Use the conversion factor: 1 ml = 0.033814 oz
120 × 0.033814 = 4.05768 oz
A bottle holds 500 ml of water. What is the volume in ounces?
The volume of the bottle in ounces is 16.91 ounces.
Convert 500 ml to ounces: 500 ml = 500 × 0.033814 = 16.907 oz
Volume = 16.91 ounces.
The glass contains 300 ml of juice. What is its volume in ounces?
The volume in ounces is 10.14 ounces.
Convert 300 ml to ounces: 300 ml = 300 × 0.033814 = 10.1442 oz
Volume = 10.14 ounces (approximately).
Converting 1000 ml to Ounces
1000 ml = 33.81 ounces
Step 1: Use the conversion factor. 1 ml = 0.033814 oz
Step 2: Multiply 1000 by 0.033814. 1000 × 0.033814 = 33.81 oz
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