What is 1 US cup of milk in ounces?

1 US cup of milk is 8.74 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of milk is 17.47 ounces and 0.5 US cups is 4.37 ounces. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance.

How many ounces is 1.5 US cups of milk?

1.5 US cups of milk is 13.1 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of milk is 8.74 ounces and 2 US cups is 17.47 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 milk in ounces?

2 US cups of milk is 17.47 ounces. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of milk is 8.74 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 milk is 8.74 ounces?

8.74 ounces of milk 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) milk in ounces?

1/2 US cup of milk is 4.37 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of milk is 8.74 ounces and 2 US cups is 17.47 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.

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How many ounces is 1 US cup of milk?

1 US cup of milk (whole milk) is 8.74 ounces. 2 US cups of milk is 17.47 ounces. 1/2 US cup of milk is 4.37 ounces. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of milk is 2.18 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 Milk Ingredients

Buttermilk is thicker and more acidic than milk. It adds tenderness to baked goods and works well in pancakes, cakes, and marinades. If a recipe calls for buttermilk and you only have milk, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar per cup as a substitute. See our Buttermilk converter.

Powdered milk is dehydrated milk ground to a fine powder, used to boost protein in breads or to stand in for liquid milk when reconstituted. To swap powdered for liquid milk, mix about 4 tablespoons of powder with 1 cup of water for a close match in volume and richness. See what 1 US cup of powdered milk is in ounces.

Condensed milk is milk with most of its water removed and a heavy dose of added sugar, so it is far thicker and sweeter than regular milk. The two are not a 1:1 swap; for a quick stand-in for condensed milk, gently simmer milk with sugar until reduced and thickened. See what 1 US cup of condensed milk is in ounces.

Evaporated milk is unsweetened milk reduced by about 60% in volume, leaving a thicker, richer liquid than regular milk. To use evaporated in place of milk, dilute with an equal part water; to use milk in place of evaporated, gently simmer to reduce by half. See our Evaporated Milk converter.

Heavy cream is far richer than milk, with around 36% fat compared to 3 to 4% in whole milk. They are close in weight (240 g vs 258 g per cup); for a closer stand-in when a recipe calls for heavy cream, mix 3/4 cup of milk with 1/4 cup of melted butter. See what 1 US cup of heavy cream is in ounces.

Tinned full-fat coconut milk is much richer than dairy milk, with around 20% fat to whole milk's 3 to 4%. They are close in weight (240 g vs 258 g per cup); swap 1:1 by volume for a dairy-free result, but expect a coconut flavour and thicker body in curries and bakes. See what 1 US cup of coconut milk is in ounces.

Almond milk is much thinner than dairy milk, with around 1 to 2% fat compared to 3 to 4% in whole milk. They are close in weight (245 g vs 258 g per cup); swap 1:1 by volume in pancakes, cocoa, and cake batters for a dairy-free result, with a slightly less rich crumb. See what 1 US cup of almond milk is in ounces.

Soy milk is the non-dairy milk that bakes and cooks closest to dairy, since its 3% protein curdles and foams like cow's milk. They are close in weight (245 g vs 258 g per cup); swap 1:1 by volume in custards, cream sauces, and bakes. See what 1 US cup of soy milk is in ounces.

Oat milk is creamier in mouthfeel than dairy milk while staying lower in fat (around 3% to 3 to 4%). They are close in weight (245 g vs 258 g per cup); swap 1:1 by volume in coffee, smoothies, and bakes for a dairy-free result with a sweeter, starchier body. See our Oat Milk converter.

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Common Milk Conversions

Here are the most common milk conversions from cups (US) to ounces.

Cups (US)	Ounces
0.25 cups (US)	2.18 oz
0.5 cups (US)	4.37 oz
0.75 cups (US)	6.55 oz
1 cup (US)	8.74 oz
1.25 cups (US)	10.92 oz
1.5 cups (US)	13.1 oz
2 cups (US)	17.47 oz
2.5 cups (US)	21.84 oz
3 cups (US)	26.21 oz

For the reverse conversion, see 1 ounce of milk in US cups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 US cup of milk in ounces?: 1 US cup of milk is 8.74 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of milk is 17.47 ounces and 0.5 US cups is 4.37 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 milk converter
How many ounces is 1.5 US cups of milk?: 1.5 US cups of milk is 13.1 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of milk is 8.74 ounces and 2 US cups is 17.47 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 milk in ounces?: 2 US cups of milk is 17.47 ounces. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of milk is 8.74 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 milk is 8.74 ounces?: 8.74 ounces of milk 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) milk in ounces?: 1/2 US cup of milk is 4.37 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of milk is 8.74 ounces and 2 US cups is 17.47 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.