How many cups is 20 ounces?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to convert a volume measurement from ounces to cups. Specifically, it requires using the conversion factor that 1 cup is equivalent to 8 ounces.
Answer
2.5 cups
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 2.5 cups
Steps to Solve
- Determine the conversion factor
One cup is equivalent to 8 ounces. This means the conversion factor is 1 cup per 8 ounces.
- Set up the conversion equation
To convert 20 ounces to cups, we use the conversion factor: $$ 1 ext{ cup} = 8 ext{ ounces} $$
- Divide the ounces by the conversion factor
We need to divide the number of ounces (20) by the number of ounces in one cup (8): $$ 20 ext{ ounces} \div 8 ext{ ounces per cup} $$
- Perform the division
Perform the division to get the number of cups: $$ 20 \div 8 = 2.5 $$
Therefore, 20 ounces is equal to 2.5 cups.
The final answer is 2.5 cups
More Information
Volume conversions are often needed in cooking and other practical situations. Knowing that 1 cup is equivalent to 8 ounces can help in many kitchen tasks.
Tips
A common mistake is to forget the conversion factor or to use the wrong one, leading to incorrect answers. Always double-check your conversion factor.
