Cup (US)
The US cup is a customary volume unit equal to 8 fluid ounces or about 236.588 milliliters. Originating from practical kitchen measures, it has become a standard in American recipes, baking, and beverage portions. The cup facilitates straightforward scaling in recipes and is widely recognized in cookbooks, culinary schools, and food packaging.
Fluid Ounce (US) (fl oz)
The US fluid ounce, symbol fl oz, measures approximately 29.5735 milliliters. Its origins trace back to the British Imperial fluid ounce but were standardized differently in the United States. It is used for liquids in cooking, beverages, and nutrition. Fluid ounces bridge smaller units, such as teaspoons and tablespoons, with larger units, including cups, pints, and gallons, providing flexibility and precision in culinary measurements.