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How Much Is 8 Ounces of Water in Milliliters?

8 ounces of water equals 226.79 ml. That's 226.80g, and Water has a density of 236.59g per cup. Because ounces measure weight and milliliters measure volume, the result depends on the ingredient's density.

8 ounces of water
=
226.79ml
226.79

Formula and Step-by-Step

(ounces × 28.35g/oz) ÷ 236.59g/cup × 236.588 = milliliters
  1. Start with 8 ounces of water
  2. Convert ounces to grams: 8 × 28.35 = 226.80g
  3. 1 cup of water = 236.59g
  4. 226.80g ÷ 236.59g/cup = 0.96 cups × 236.588 = 226.79 milliliters

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 (8 ounces) is highlighted.

3 oz85.05 ml4 oz113.40 ml5 oz141.75 ml6 oz170.10 ml8 oz226.79 ml10 oz283.49 ml12 oz340.19 ml16 oz453.59 ml

Other Amounts of Water

Ounces Milliliters
1 ounce 28.35 ml
2 ounces 56.70 ml
3 ounces 85.05 ml
4 ounces 113.40 ml
5 ounces 141.75 ml
6 ounces 170.10 ml
8 ounces 226.79 ml
10 ounces 283.49 ml
12 ounces 340.19 ml
16 ounces 453.59 ml

Understanding the Units

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.

What is a Milliliter?

A milliliter (ml) is a metric unit of volume equal to 1/1000 of a liter. It is the standard volume measurement for cooking in most countries outside the US. One cup equals approximately 236.588 milliliters.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 226.79 ml, based on water having a density of 236.59g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
First convert ounces to grams (1 ounce = 28.3495g), then divide by 236.59 (grams per cup), then multiply by 236.588 to get milliliters. For 8 ounces: 8 × 28.3495 = 226.80g, then 226.80 ÷ 236.59 = 0.96 cups × 236.588 = 226.79 ml.
For the most accurate results, weigh water 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 water changes slightly with temperature, but the difference is usually less than 1-2% between refrigerator and room temperature. This conversion assumes room temperature.
Reverse the conversion: 226.79 ml ÷ 236.588 = 0.958604 cups, then 0.958604 × 236.59g/cup = 226.80g, then 226.80g ÷ 28.3495 = 8 ounces. Or use the Milliliters to Ounces converter.