¼ Cup to Fluid ounces
¼ cup equals 2 fluid ounces. This works for every ingredient, because both are volume measurements.
cups
2fl oz
Quick:
1/4 cup = 2 fl oz
¼Cups
4Tablespoons
12Teaspoons
59.1Milliliters
How many fluid ounces in ¼ cup?
One US cup is 16 tablespoons, 48 teaspoons, 8 fluid ounces or about 236.6 ml. So ¼ cup is 2 fluid ounces, which you can also measure as ¼ cup.
Cups to ounces chart
| Cup amount | Fluid ounces |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 2 fl oz |
| ⅓ cup | 2.67 fl oz |
| ½ cup | 4 fl oz |
| ⅔ cup | 5.33 fl oz |
| ¾ cup | 6 fl oz |
| 1 cup | 8 fl oz |
| 2 cups | 16 fl oz |
How to measure ¼ cup without a measuring cup
Use 4 level tablespoons (1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons). For liquids, a measuring jug marked in ml works too: fill it to about 59 ml.
Frequently asked questions
How many fluid ounces are in ¼ cup?
There are 2 fluid ounces in ¼ cup.
How many tablespoons is ¼ cup?
¼ cup is 4 tablespoons.
How many ml is ¼ cup?
¼ cup is about 59 ml.
Is a US cup the same as a metric cup?
No. A US cup is 236.6 ml and a metric cup is 250 ml, about one tablespoon more.
Related conversions
Last updated: November 2026. Values use the US cup (236.6 ml) and the spoon-and-level method for dry ingredients.