8oz

Standard small steak

8oz refers to a unit of weight or volume commonly used in the U.S. customary system.

As a weight, it equals 8 ounces or half a pound.

As a liquid measure, it corresponds to 8 fluid ounces, roughly 237 milliliters.

In boxing, 8oz gloves are standard for professional fighters in lighter weight classes, offering less padding for faster punches.

In coffee culture, an 8oz cup is often considered a “small” serving size.

The recipe calls for 8oz of cream cheese.

measurement

cup

Small drinking container

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beverage

cup

Small drinking container

smoothie · juice · tumbler · flask · serving · portion · drink · shot · pour · measure

steak

filet

Boneless piece of meat

portion · cut · grilled · seared · medium-rare · restaurant · dinner · prime · steakhouse · entree

boxing

gloves

Hand coverings with fingers

lightweight · padding · fight · bout · punch · ring · mitt · competition · weigh-in · regulation

Opposites
quantity relative to a pound

8oz16oz

Sixteen fluid ounces

1lb · pint · quart · gallon · king size

portion size

8ozfamily size

Members in one home

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Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G