Microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
Microliters to Fluid ounces Converter — uL to fl oz
Convert Microliter (uL) to Fluid ounce (fl oz) using the exact conversion factor (1 microliter = 0.000033814 fluid ounce). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Microliters to Fluid ounces converter
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A US fluid ounce is 1/128 of a US gallon.
Result = input x 1e-9 / 2.95735296e-5.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Microliters to Fluid ounces
Microliter and Fluid ounce 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. Specifically: Microliter is 0.000001 liter units, and a US fluid ounce is 1/128 of a US gallon.
Formula
fluid ounces = microliters × 0.0000338140227018
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 microliter equals 1e-9 base units, and 1 fluid ounce equals 0.0000295735295625 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct microliter-to-fluid ounce factor of 0.0000338140227018.
Simple example
1 uL × 0.0000338140227 = 0.000033814 fl oz
1 microliter = 0.000033814 fluid ounces.
Real-world example
10 uL × 0.0000338140227 = 0.0003381402 fl oz
10 microliters = 0.0003381402 fluid ounces.
Conversion table
| Microliter (uL) | Fluid ounce (fl oz) |
|---|---|
| 1 uL | 0.000033814 fl oz |
| 5 uL | 0.0001690701 fl oz |
| 10 uL | 0.0003381402 fl oz |
| 25 uL | 0.0008453506 fl oz |
| 50 uL | 0.0016907011 fl oz |
| 100 uL | 0.0033814023 fl oz |
Reverse conversion: Fluid ounce to Microliter
0.000033814 fl oz × 29573.52956 = 0.9999993286 uL
0.000033814 fluid ounces = 0.9999993286 microliters.
microliters = fluid ounces × 29573.5295625
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Fluid ounce to Microliter.
Understanding the Microliter (uL)
Microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
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.
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 fluid ounces are in 1 microliter?
1 microliter equals 0.000033814 fluid ounces, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert microliter to fluid ounce?
Multiply the microliter value by 0.0000338140227. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert fluid ounce back to microliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 fluid ounce equals 29,573.52956 microliters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a microliter?
Microliter (uL) is a unit of volume.
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.
Is the microliter to fluid ounce 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.