How Much Is 1.04 Ounces of Water in Cups?
1.04 ounces of water equals 0.12 cups. That's 29.48g, and Water has a density of 236.59g per cup. Because ounces measure weight and cups measure volume, the result depends on the ingredient's density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.04 ounces of water
- Convert ounces to grams: 1.04 × 28.35 = 29.48g
- 1 cup of water = 236.59g
- 29.48g ÷ 236.59g/cup = 0.12 cups
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.
Water at Different Amounts
How water scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (1.04 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Water
| Ounces | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 0.12 cups | 0.11 cups | 0.10 cups |
| 1.04 ounces | 0.12 cups | 0.12 cups | 0.10 cups |
| 2 ounces | 0.24 cups | 0.23 cups | 0.20 cups |
| 3 ounces | 0.36 cups | 0.34 cups | 0.30 cups |
| 4 ounces | 0.48 cups | 0.45 cups | 0.40 cups |
| 5 ounces | 0.60 cups | 0.57 cups | 0.50 cups |
| 6 ounces | 0.72 cups | 0.68 cups | 0.60 cups |
| 8 ounces | 0.96 cups | 0.91 cups | 0.80 cups |
| 10 ounces | 1.20 cups | 1.13 cups | 1.00 cup |
| 12 ounces | 1.44 cups | 1.36 cups | 1.20 cups |
| 16 ounces | 1.92 cups | 1.81 cups | 1.60 cups |
Understanding the Units
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.
What is a Cup?
In US cooking, a cup measures volume, not weight. One standard US cup holds 236.588 ml of liquid. Because different ingredients have different densities, a cup of one ingredient can weigh very differently from a cup of another.