1.7 ounces is approximately 0.1063 cups.
To convert ounces to cups, divide the number of ounces by 8 since one cup equals 8 ounces. For 1.7 ounces, dividing 1.7 by 8 gives about 0.1063 cups, which is a small fraction of a cup, often used in cooking or baking measurements.
Conversion Tool
Result in cups:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert ounces to cups is: cups = ounces / 8. This works because a standard US cup contains exactly 8 fluid ounces. For example, if you have 16 ounces, dividing 16 by 8 equals 2 cups. This simple division makes conversions quick and straightforward.
Conversion Example
- Convert 4 ounces to cups:
- Divide 4 by 8
- 4 ÷ 8 = 0.5
- Answer: 0.5 cups
- Convert 10 ounces to cups:
- Divide 10 by 8
- 10 ÷ 8 = 1.25
- Answer: 1.25 cups
- Convert 0.5 ounces to cups:
- Divide 0.5 by 8
- 0.5 ÷ 8 = 0.0625
- Answer: 0.0625 cups
- Convert 3.2 ounces to cups:
- Divide 3.2 by 8
- 3.2 ÷ 8 = 0.4
- Answer: 0.4 cups
- Convert 7.5 ounces to cups:
- Divide 7.5 by 8
- 7.5 ÷ 8 = 0.9375
- Answer: 0.9375 cups
Conversion Chart
| Ounces | Cups |
|---|---|
| -23.3 | -2.9125 |
| -20.0 | -2.5 |
| -15.0 | -1.875 |
| -10.0 | -1.25 |
| -5.0 | -0.625 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 5.0 | 0.625 |
| 10.0 | 1.25 |
| 15.0 | 1.875 |
| 20.0 | 2.5 |
| 25.0 | 3.125 |
| 26.7 | 3.3375 |
This chart shows various ounces and their equivalent in cups. To use, find your ounces value in the first column, then read across to see how many cups it equals. It’s useful for quick reference in cooking or baking measurements.
Related Conversion Questions
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Conversion Definitions
Ounces are units of weight or volume, with fluid ounces measuring liquid volume and avoirdupois ounces measuring weight, used worldwide for small quantities in cooking or mailing.
Cups are volume units used mainly in cooking, 1 cup equals 8 fluid ounces in the US, and is utilized for measuring liquids and ingredients, making recipes consistent across different kitchens.
Conversion FAQs
How precise is the conversion from ounces to cups for small measurements like 1.7 ounces?
The conversion is precise for liquid measurements based on the standard 8-ounce cup, but slight variations can occur with ingredient density or measurement method, especially for dry ingredients, so always check specific ingredient densities for accuracy.
Can I use this conversion for both liquid and dry ingredients?
This conversion primarily applies to liquid ounces, as volume measurements are consistent. Dry ingredients may vary because their weight-to-volume ratio differs, so for dry ingredients, weight in ounces and volume in cups may not match directly.
Why is the conversion factor exactly 8 in the formula?
The 8-ounce to 1-cup conversion comes from the US customary measurement system, where one cup contains exactly 8 fluid ounces, providing a straightforward division for conversions, simplifying recipe adjustments and measurements.
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