The cubic foot equals 28.317 litres exactly. It is used in US HVAC and ventilation (CFM — cubic feet per minute), US natural gas billing, and appliance capacity (refrigerators, freezers). One cubic foot is roughly the volume of a standard shoebox times six.
Real-world: A typical US fridge is 20 cu ft (566 L). US HVAC flow rated in CFM. US residential gas billed per 100 cu ft (CCF).
Read full cubic foot reference →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.
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