How Much Is 16 Fluid Ounces of Soy Sauce in Ounces?
16 fluid ounces of soy sauce weighs 17.99 oz. This is based on soy sauce having a density of 255g 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 fluid ounces.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 16 fluid ounces of soy sauce
- 1 fluid ounce of soy sauce = 31.88g
- 16 × 31.88 = 510g
- Convert grams to ounces: 510 ÷ 28.3495 = 17.99 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.
Soy Sauce at Different Amounts
How soy sauce scales across common fluid ounces measurements. Your amount (16 fluid ounces) is highlighted.
For reference, 16 fluid ounces of soy sauce (510g) is close in weight to a bottle of water (500 ml) (510g).
Other Amounts of Soy Sauce
| Fluid Ounces | US Ounces | UK Fluid Ounce |
|---|---|---|
| 1 fluid ounce | 1.12 oz | 1.08 oz |
| 2 fluid ounces | 2.25 oz | 2.16 oz |
| 3 fluid ounces | 3.37 oz | 3.24 oz |
| 4 fluid ounces | 4.50 oz | 4.32 oz |
| 5 fluid ounces | 5.62 oz | 5.40 oz |
| 6 fluid ounces | 6.75 oz | 6.48 oz |
| 8 fluid ounces | 8.99 oz | 8.64 oz |
| 10 fluid ounces | 11.24 oz | 10.80 oz |
| 12 fluid ounces | 13.49 oz | 12.96 oz |
| 16 fluid ounces | 17.99 oz | 17.28 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?
Ounces are commonly used in US recipes for cheese, meat, chocolate, and other ingredients sold by weight. Many kitchen scales offer both gram and ounce readings.