How Much Is 1 Liter of Buttermilk in Ounces?

1 liter of buttermilk equals 36.53 oz. Buttermilk has a density of 245g per cup (1,035.55g per liter), which means it's relatively heavy compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1 liter of all-purpose flour would be 18.66 oz.

1 liter of buttermilk
=
36.53oz
1 liter of buttermilk is also
36.53

Formula and Step-by-Step

liters × 1,035.55g/L ÷ 28.3495g/oz = ounces
  1. Start with 1 liter of buttermilk
  2. 1 liter of buttermilk = 1,035.55g
  3. 1 × 1,035.55 = 1,035.55g
  4. Convert grams to ounces: 1,035.55 ÷ 28.3495 = 36.53 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 liters measurements. Your amount (1 liter) is highlighted.

0.25 L9.13 oz0.5 L18.26 oz0.75 L27.40 oz1 L36.53 oz1.5 L54.79 oz2 L73.06 oz3 L109.58 oz4 L146.11 oz

For reference, 1 liter of buttermilk (1,035.55g) is close in weight to a pineapple (1,000g).

Other Amounts of Buttermilk

Liters Ounces
0.25 liters 9.13 oz
0.5 liters 18.26 oz
0.75 liters 27.40 oz
1 liter 36.53 oz
1.5 liters 54.79 oz
2 liters 73.06 oz
3 liters 109.58 oz
4 liters 146.11 oz
5 liters 182.64 oz

Understanding the Units

What is a Liter?

A liter (L) is a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 milliliters or approximately 4.227 US cups. It is the standard large-volume measurement for cooking worldwide outside the US.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 36.53 oz, 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 liters by 1,035.55 (grams per liter for buttermilk), then divide by 28.3495 to convert grams to ounces. For 1 liter: 1 × 1,035.55 = 1,035.55g, then 1,035.55 ÷ 28.3495 = 36.53 oz.
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.