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.
Quart (US)
The US quart equals 2 pints or 32 fluid ounces (~946.353 milliliters). Its name derives from “quartus,” meaning one-fourth of a gallon. Quarts are used in cooking, beverage packaging, and household measures, providing a convenient medium-sized unit. The quart’s integration into the US customary system allows cooks and manufacturers to scale recipes and liquid volumes efficiently.