Garbologists Deny It: How 12 Ounces Actually Translates to Cups (Shocking!)

Sun, 03 May 2026 01:33:45 +0000

Garbologists Deny It: How 12 Ounces Actually Translates to Cups — Shocking Facts You Need to Know When it comes to measuring ingredients—especially in cooking and nutrition—few conversions spark as much confusion as ounces to cups. You’ve probably heard, “12 ounces equals how many cups?” — but what if we told you the answer is shockingly different than what you learned? Garbologists, those experts in waste and recycling (but surprisingly insightful in measurement mechanics), are now revealing the jaw-dropping truth: 12 US fluid ounces does not always equal 1.5 cups — and here’s why it matters. ### The Common Misconception (But It’s Not Exactly True) Most people assume:
1 US cup = 8 US fluid ounces → 12 oz = 1.5 cups