How Much Is 16.67 Fluid Ounces of Buttermilk in Ounces?
16.67 fluid ounces of buttermilk weighs 18.01 oz. This is based on buttermilk having a density of 245g per cup. Because fluid ounces measure volume and ounces measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 16.67 fluid ounces.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 16.67 fluid ounces of buttermilk
- 1 fluid ounce of buttermilk = 30.63g
- 16.67 × 30.63 = 510.52g
- Convert grams to ounces: 510.52 ÷ 28.3495 = 18.01 oz
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 (16.67 fluid ounces) is highlighted.
For reference, 16.67 fluid ounces of buttermilk (510.52g) is close in weight to a bottle of water (500 ml) (510g).
Other Amounts of Buttermilk
| Fluid Ounces | US Ounces | UK Fluid Ounce |
|---|---|---|
| 1 fluid ounce | 1.08 oz | 1.04 oz |
| 2 fluid ounces | 2.16 oz | 2.08 oz |
| 3 fluid ounces | 3.24 oz | 3.11 oz |
| 4 fluid ounces | 4.32 oz | 4.15 oz |
| 5 fluid ounces | 5.40 oz | 5.19 oz |
| 6 fluid ounces | 6.48 oz | 6.23 oz |
| 8 fluid ounces | 8.64 oz | 8.30 oz |
| 10 fluid ounces | 10.80 oz | 10.38 oz |
| 12 fluid ounces | 12.96 oz | 12.45 oz |
| 16 fluid ounces | 17.28 oz | 16.61 oz |
| 16.67 fluid ounces | 18.01 oz | 17.30 oz |
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 an Ounce?
Weight ounces and fluid ounces are different measurements. A fluid ounce measures volume (29.574 ml), while an ounce measures weight (28.35g). They only align for water, where 1 fl oz weighs approximately 1 oz.