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Are ounces and fluid ounces the same?

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Is ounces the same as fluid ounces?
An ounce is a unit of mass. A fluid ounce is a measure of capacity. Therefore, the two measurements are not the same.
Are fluid ounces and ounces the same?
No. A fluid ounce is a measure of volume, related to liquids and fluids. An ounce is a unit of weight or mass. A glass of water can have both - the glass and water together have a particular weight...
Is an ounce the same as a fluid ounce?
Yes
Is fluid ounce the same as ounce?
No. A fluid ounce is a measure of volume, related to liquids and fluids. An ounce is a unit of weight or mass. A glass of water can have both - the glass and water together have a particular weight...
Are us fluid ounces and English fluid ounces the same?
they are almost the same, one US fluid oz is 29.574 ml and English or Imperial oz as they call it, is about 28.4 ml. Thus, one English fluid oz is 0.96 US fluid oz.