16 Oz to Cups
16 fl oz is 2 US cups (473 ml). A 16 oz can is labeled by net weight, so its cups depend on what is inside.
16 fl oz is
2 cups
2 US cups · 1⅞ cups in metric cups · 473 ml
To measure 16 fl oz
2 cups
A 16 oz can in cups
US cans of refried beans, fruit and vegetables are labeled by net weight (“Net Wt 16 oz”), not by volume, so 16 oz on a can is not 16 fl oz. The cups depend on what is packed in it and how much liquid it holds.
A 16 oz (1 lb) can is labeled by weight, and its cups vary with what is packed in it, so multiply the servings per container by the serving size on the label.
For any can, multiply the servings per container by the serving size on its Nutrition Facts label. Labels round both, and brands differ, so treat these as close, not exact.
What 16 fl oz weighs
| Ingredient | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 472 g | 16.6 oz |
| Milk | 490 g | 17.3 oz |
| All-Purpose Flour | 250 g | 8.8 oz |
| Granulated Sugar | 400 g | 14.1 oz |
| Vegetable Oil | 436 g | 15.4 oz |
US cups, filled level (dry ingredients spooned in); weights reviewed August 15, 2026. Every ingredient’s weight per cup · How we calculate
Nearby amounts
| Fluid ounces | Cups |
|---|---|
| 10 fl oz | 1¼ cups |
| 10.75 fl oz | 1⅓ cups |
| 12 fl oz | 1½ cups |
| 14.5 fl oz | about 1¾ cups |
| 15 fl oz | 1⅞ cups |
| 16 fl oz | 2 cups |
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Questions
How many cups is 16 oz?
16 fl oz is 2 US cups (473 ml). A 16 oz can is labeled by net weight, so its cups depend on what is inside.
How many cups are in a 16 oz can?
A 16 oz (1 lb) can is labeled by weight, and its cups vary with what is packed in it, so multiply the servings per container by the serving size on the label.
Is a US fluid ounce the same as a UK fluid ounce?
No. A US fluid ounce is 29.6 ml (29.5735 ml exactly) and a UK (imperial) fluid ounce is 28.4 ml (28.4131 ml), about 4% smaller. US recipes, nutrition labels and bottles sold in the US mean the US fluid ounce; older British recipes mean the UK one.
How do I measure 16 fl oz with cups and spoons?
Use 2 cups. Level each cup and spoon with a knife.
How much does 16 fl oz weigh?
It depends on what fills it: 16 fl oz of water weighs 472 g, of all-purpose flour 250 g and of granulated sugar 400 g.