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Converting ounces to fluid ounces?

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Dry or avoirdupois ounces measure weight while fluid ounces measure volume. The problem is that a fluid ounce may have different weights depending what it is. Water is heavier than flour for example. As a rule of thumb, a fl.oz. of water weighs about an ounce, but not exactly.

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