How Much Is 1.72 Fluid Ounces of Coconut Oil in Ounces?
1.72 fluid ounces of coconut oil weighs 1.65 oz. This is based on coconut oil having a density of 218g 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 1.72 fluid ounces.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.72 fluid ounces of coconut oil
- 1 fluid ounce of coconut oil = 27.25g
- 1.72 × 27.25 = 46.87g
- Convert grams to ounces: 46.87 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.65 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For liquids, place your measuring cup on a flat surface and read at eye level. The bottom of the meniscus (the curve at the surface) should align with the measurement line.
Coconut Oil at Different Amounts
How coconut oil scales across common fluid ounces measurements. Your amount (1.72 fluid ounces) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.72 fluid ounces of coconut oil (46.87g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).
Other Amounts of Coconut Oil
| Fluid Ounces | US Ounces | UK Fluid Ounce |
|---|---|---|
| 1 fluid ounce | 0.96 oz | 0.92 oz |
| 1.72 fluid ounces | 1.65 oz | 1.59 oz |
| 2 fluid ounces | 1.92 oz | 1.85 oz |
| 3 fluid ounces | 2.88 oz | 2.77 oz |
| 4 fluid ounces | 3.84 oz | 3.69 oz |
| 5 fluid ounces | 4.81 oz | 4.62 oz |
| 6 fluid ounces | 5.77 oz | 5.54 oz |
| 8 fluid ounces | 7.69 oz | 7.39 oz |
| 10 fluid ounces | 9.61 oz | 9.23 oz |
| 12 fluid ounces | 11.53 oz | 11.08 oz |
| 16 fluid ounces | 15.38 oz | 14.78 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?
An ounce (oz) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 28.3495 grams or 1/16 of a pound. In cooking, "ounces" refers to weight (avoirdupois ounces), not fluid ounces which measure volume.