To convert 16 ounces of water to liters:
1 US fluid ounce = 0.0295735 liters.
So, 16 ounces × 0.0295735 = 0.473176 liters.
16 ounces of water is approximately 0.473 liters, or roughly half a liter.
An ounce of water typically refers to a fluid ounce, a measure of volume, not weight. Here’s a quick breakdown:
1. US Fluid Ounce
1 US fluid ounce = 29.5735 milliliters (ml)
1 US fluid ounce ≈ 0.03 liters
2. UK Fluid Ounce (Imperial)
1 UK fluid ounce = 28.4131 milliliters (ml)
1 UK fluid ounce ≈ 0.028 liters
3. Weight of 1 Fluid Ounce of Water
1 US fluid ounce of water weighs approximately 1.043 ounces (by weight) due to water’s density.
An ounce can refer to either a measure of weight or a measure of volume, depending on the context. Here’s an explanation of both:
1. Ounce as a Weight (Dry Ounce)
Abbreviation: oz
Definition: A unit of weight commonly used in the U.S. and UK.
Conversion:
1 ounce = 28.3495 grams.
16 ounces = 1 pound (lb).
2. Ounce as a Volume (Fluid Ounce)
Abbreviation: fl oz
Definition: A unit of volume used to measure liquids. The exact size depends on the system of measurement:
US Fluid Ounce: 1 fl oz = 29.5735 milliliters (ml).
UK Fluid Ounce: 1 fl oz = 28.4131 milliliters (ml).
Key Differences:
Dry Ounce measures weight.
Fluid Ounce measures volume.