How Much Is 8 Fluid Ounces of Coconut Oil in Grams?
8 fluid ounces of coconut oil weighs 218.00 g. This is based on coconut oil having a density of 218g per cup. Because fluid ounces measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 8 fluid ounces.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 8 fluid ounces of coconut oil
- 1 fluid ounce of coconut oil = 27.25g
- 8 × 27.25 = 218g
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.
Coconut Oil at Different Amounts
How coconut oil scales across common fluid ounces measurements. Your amount (8 fluid ounces) is highlighted.
For reference, 8 fluid ounces of coconut oil (218g) is close in weight to a large apple (220g).
Other Amounts of Coconut Oil
| Fluid Ounces | US Grams | UK Fluid Ounce |
|---|---|---|
| 1 fluid ounce | 27.25 g | 26.18 g |
| 2 fluid ounces | 54.50 g | 52.36 g |
| 3 fluid ounces | 81.75 g | 78.54 g |
| 4 fluid ounces | 109.00 g | 104.72 g |
| 5 fluid ounces | 136.25 g | 130.90 g |
| 6 fluid ounces | 163.50 g | 157.08 g |
| 8 fluid ounces | 218.00 g | 209.44 g |
| 10 fluid ounces | 272.50 g | 261.80 g |
| 12 fluid ounces | 327.00 g | 314.16 g |
| 16 fluid ounces | 436.00 g | 418.88 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.