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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Fluid ounce is volume, ounce is weight. Liters vs grams.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Ah wonderful, so I'm sure one fluid ounce of water weighs precisely one ounce weight wise?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago

Almost identical, my understanding is it’s slightly off since it’s such an old measurement. But for everyday purposes it’s the same.