How many ounces in a cup?
Volume Measurements in the US Customary System US Customary Units of Volume Volume measures capacity occupied by liquid, solid, or gas. Gallons, quarts, pints, cups, fluid ounces, tablespoons, and teaspoons are used to measure volume. We need to use liquid measuring cups and spoons for basic liquid measurements and conversions. Remember, there are weight measuring cups too, and make sure you use the correct one. The most significant units of volume in the US Customary System of Measurements are, cups pints quarts gallons We use these for liquid measurements every single day. Whether we're cooking, gardening, or filling a pool, we have to know the right unit to use. If you're trying to fill a swimming pool, you're probably going to want to use a gallon more so than you would want to use a cup. Remember, a cup is a small amount, and a gallon is quite large. When you're cooking, chances are you're probably going to use more cups and pints than you are going to use a ga...