The US fluid ounce equals 29.5735 millilitres — 1/128 of a US gallon. The UK fluid ounce (28.41 ml) is slightly smaller. Used for beverage can sizes in the US, cosmetic product sizes and many US cooking recipes. Do not confuse with the ounce of mass (28.35 g).
Real-world: A US soda can is 12 fl oz (355 ml). A Starbucks Tall is 12 fl oz; Grande is 16; Venti is 20.
Read full fluid ounce reference →The cubic yard equals 0.7646 cubic metres or 27 cubic feet. It is the standard US unit for concrete, gravel, mulch and soil ordering. A typical residential concrete truck delivers 10 cubic yards. US freight shipping also uses cubic yards for loose-material capacity.
Real-world: A residential US concrete pour might need 3–8 cubic yards. US garbage dumpsters rated in cubic yards.
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