Hey there! Today we’re going to learn about measurements. When you’re doing pottery, you often use different amounts of liquids, like water or glue. But sometimes, we need to change how we measure them! That’s where ounces and milliliters come in.
Fluid ounces (fl oz) and milliliters (mL) are both ways to measure liquids. In the United States, we often use fluid ounces when we talk about drinks or liquids, but in many other parts of the world, people use milliliters.
Now, here’s a fun fact:
To find out how many milliliters are in 9 fluid ounces, we use a special rule: $$1 \text{ fl oz} \approx 29.57 \text{ mL}$$.
So, if we want to convert 9 fluid ounces into milliliters, we can do the math like this:
$$9 \text{ fl oz} \times 29.57 \text{ mL/fl oz} \approx 266.16 \text{ mL}$$.
That means 9 fluid ounces is about 266.16 milliliters!
To help you visualize this measurement, here are 7 objects that are exactly equal to 9 fluid ounces (which is about 266.16 mL):
- A standard coffee cup when filled to the brim.
- A medium-sized yogurt container.
- A small juice box.
- A soup cup from a restaurant.
- A mini bottle of water.
- A pint glass filled just under the rim.
- A regular-sized beverage can (like soda, which is often 12 fl oz, just remember to fill it less!).
Now you know how to convert and where you might find this measurement in everyday life! Happy potting!
