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How Much Is 5.5 Fluid Ounces of Buttermilk in Grams?

Converting 5.5 fluid ounces of buttermilk to grams gives 168.44 g. One fluid ounce of buttermilk weighs 30.63g, so 5.5 fluid ounces is 5.5 × 30.63 = 168.44g. This conversion is specific to buttermilk because each ingredient has a different density.

5.5 fluid ounces of buttermilk
=
168.44g
Result using all fluid ounce standards info
168.44 g (US) 161.83 g (UK Fluid Ounce)
5.5 fluid ounces of buttermilk is also
168.44

Formula and Step-by-Step

fluid ounces × 30.63g/fl oz = grams
  1. Start with 5.5 fluid ounces of buttermilk
  2. 1 fluid ounce of buttermilk = 30.63g
  3. 5.5 × 30.63 = 168.44g

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

Liquid densities vary: oils weigh less per cup than water, while syrups and honey weigh more. This is why ingredient-specific conversions matter even for liquids.

Buttermilk at Different Amounts

How buttermilk scales across common fluid ounces measurements. Your amount (5.5 fluid ounces) is highlighted.

2 fl oz61.25 g3 fl oz91.88 g4 fl oz122.5 g5 fl oz153.13 g5.5 fl oz168.44 g6 fl oz183.75 g8 fl oz245 g10 fl oz306.25 g

For reference, 5.5 fluid ounces of buttermilk (168.44g) is close in weight to a smartphone (175g).

Other Amounts of Buttermilk

Fluid Ounces US Grams UK Fluid Ounce
1 fluid ounce 30.63 g 29.42 g
2 fluid ounces 61.25 g 58.85 g
3 fluid ounces 91.88 g 88.27 g
4 fluid ounces 122.50 g 117.69 g
5 fluid ounces 153.13 g 147.11 g
5.5 fluid ounces 168.44 g 161.83 g
6 fluid ounces 183.75 g 176.54 g
8 fluid ounces 245.00 g 235.38 g
10 fluid ounces 306.25 g 294.23 g
12 fluid ounces 367.50 g 353.07 g
16 fluid ounces 490.00 g 470.76 g

Understanding the Units

What is a Fluid Ounce?

There are 8 fluid ounces in a US cup and 128 fluid ounces in a US gallon. The UK fluid ounce is slightly smaller (28.413 ml vs 29.574 ml), so UK and US recipes using fluid ounces will differ slightly.

What is a Gram?

A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1/1000 of a kilogram. It is the standard weight measurement for precise baking worldwide. Professional bakers prefer grams because they are more accurate than volume measurements.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 168.44 g, based on buttermilk having a density of 245g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of fluid ounces by 30.63 (grams per fluid ounce for buttermilk). For 5.5 fluid ounces: 5.5 × 30.63 = 168.44 g.
For the most accurate results, weigh buttermilk on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, use a liquid measuring cup on a flat surface and read the level at eye height.
Temperature has a minimal effect on most cooking liquids. The density of buttermilk changes slightly with temperature, but the difference is usually less than 1-2% between refrigerator and room temperature. This conversion assumes room temperature.
Reverse the conversion: 168.44 g ÷ 30.63 = 5.5 fluid ounces. Or use the Grams to Fluid Ounces converter.