Convert Lemon Juice from Cup (US) to Ounces
How many ounces is 1 US cup of lemon juice?
1 US cup of lemon juice (fresh lemon juice) is 8.63 ounces. 2 US cups of lemon juice is 17.26 ounces. 1/2 US cup of lemon juice is 4.32 ounces. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of lemon juice is 2.16 ounces. Use the converter below for any amount.
- These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more. Use the metric cup converter →
- Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →
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Related Lemon Juice Ingredients
White vinegar is sharper and more concentrated than lemon juice. Use roughly half the amount of white vinegar when substituting, and expect a neutral flavour without any citrus notes. See what 1 US cup of white vinegar is in ounces.
Buttermilk is thicker and dairy-based, but both activate baking soda in a similar way. Stir 1 tablespoon of lemon juice into 1 cup of milk and let it sit for a few minutes to make a quick buttermilk substitute. See our Buttermilk converter.
Lime juice is sharper and more floral than lemon juice. Close in weight (248 g vs 255 g per cup), so swap 1:1 in dressings, marinades, and cocktails; expect a more aromatic finish. See our Lime Juice converter.
Squeezing your own? The lemon converter works out how many whole lemons a recipe needs across small, medium, and large fruit, using the weight of each size. See our Lemon converter.
Out of lemon juice? See lemon juice substitutes →
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Common Lemon Juice Conversions
Here are the most common lemon juice conversions from cups (US) to ounces.
| Cups (US) | Ounces |
|---|---|
| 0.25 cups (US) | 2.16 oz |
| 0.5 cups (US) | 4.32 oz |
| 0.75 cups (US) | 6.47 oz |
| 1 cup (US) | 8.63 oz |
| 1.25 cups (US) | 10.79 oz |
| 1.5 cups (US) | 12.95 oz |
| 2 cups (US) | 17.26 oz |
| 2.5 cups (US) | 21.58 oz |
| 3 cups (US) | 25.89 oz |
For the reverse conversion, see 1 ounce of lemon juice in US cups.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 US cup of lemon juice in ounces?
- 1 US cup of lemon juice is 8.63 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of lemon juice is 17.26 ounces and 0.5 US cups is 4.32 ounces. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the lemon juice converter
- How many ounces is 1.5 US cups of lemon juice?
- 1.5 US cups of lemon juice is 12.95 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of lemon juice is 8.63 ounces and 2 US cups is 17.26 ounces. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
- What is 2 US cups of lemon juice in ounces?
- 2 US cups of lemon juice is 17.26 ounces. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of lemon juice is 8.63 ounces, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact ounces reading.
- How many US cups of lemon juice is 8.63 ounces?
- 8.63 ounces of lemon juice is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between ounces and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in ounces. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
- What is 1/2 cup (US) lemon juice in ounces?
- 1/2 US cup of lemon juice is 4.32 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of lemon juice is 8.63 ounces and 2 US cups is 17.26 ounces. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart above for the common ones.