A US fluid ounce is 1/128 of a US gallon.
Fluid ounces to Cubic Decimeters Converter — fl oz to dm3
Convert Fluid ounce (fl oz) to Cubic Decimeter (dm3) using the exact conversion factor (1 fluid ounce = 0.0295735296 cubic decimeter). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Fluid ounces to Cubic Decimeters converter
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Convert metric, US customary, imperial, cooking, dry, and industrial volume units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Cubic metric volume unit.
Result = input x 2.95735296e-5 / 0.001.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Fluid ounces to Cubic Decimeters
Fluid ounce and Cubic Decimeter appear side by side at fuel pumps and on beverage labels, since the US measures liquids in gallons while most of the world uses liters. Fluid ounce is most often used for us beverage container sizing (soda, water bottles).
Formula
cubic decimeters = fluid ounces × 0.0295735295625
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 fluid ounce equals 0.0000295735295625 base units, and 1 cubic decimeter equals 0.001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct fluid ounce-to-cubic decimeter factor of 0.0295735295625.
Simple example
1 fl oz × 0.02957352956 = 0.0295735296 dm3
1 fluid ounce = 0.0295735296 cubic decimeters.
Real-world example
10 fl oz × 0.02957352956 = 0.2957352956 dm3
10 fluid ounces = 0.2957352956 cubic decimeters.
Conversion table
| Fluid ounce (fl oz) | Cubic Decimeter (dm3) |
|---|---|
| 1 fl oz | 0.0295735296 dm3 |
| 5 fl oz | 0.1478676478 dm3 |
| 10 fl oz | 0.2957352956 dm3 |
| 25 fl oz | 0.7393382391 dm3 |
| 50 fl oz | 1.478676478 dm3 |
| 100 fl oz | 2.957352956 dm3 |
Reverse conversion: Cubic Decimeter to Fluid ounce
0.0295735296 dm3 × 33.8140227 = 1.000000001 fl oz
0.0295735296 cubic decimeters = 1.000000001 fluid ounces.
fluid ounces = cubic decimeters × 33.8140227018
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic Decimeter to Fluid ounce.
Understanding the Fluid ounce
Fluid ounce (fl oz) measures volume. The US fluid ounce is 1/128 of a US gallon: exactly 29.5735295625 milliliters. It is classified as a US customary unit.
Where it's used: United States (beverage, nutrition labeling)
Uses of the Fluid ounce today
- US beverage container sizing (soda, water bottles)
- US nutrition and medication dosing labels
History of the Fluid ounce
The US fluid ounce follows from the same English wine-gallon system as the rest of the US liquid volume units, defined as a consistent fraction of the gallon.
Historical origin. Fluid ounce was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Understanding the Cubic Decimeter (dm3)
Cubic metric volume unit.
Fluid ounce — sources
- NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C — General tables of units including the US fluid ounce definition.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cubic decimeters are in 1 fluid ounce?
1 fluid ounce equals 0.0295735296 cubic decimeters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert fluid ounce to cubic decimeter?
Multiply the fluid ounce value by 0.02957352956. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic decimeter back to fluid ounce?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic decimeter equals 33.8140227 fluid ounces. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a fluid ounce?
Fluid ounce (fl oz) measures volume. The US fluid ounce is 1/128 of a US gallon: exactly 29.5735295625 milliliters. It is classified as a US customary unit.
What is a cubic decimeter?
Cubic Decimeter (dm3) is a unit of volume.
Is the fluid ounce to cubic decimeter conversion exact?
Yes. The US fluid ounce is 1/128 of a US gallon: exactly 29.5735295625 milliliters. That fixed definition is what the converter above uses, so any rounding you see is a display choice, not a limitation of the math.
Where is the fluid ounce still used today?
United States (beverage, nutrition labeling)