Because your brain is a drama queen. It loves to confuse you. You see a “16 oz” bottle and think, “Wow, that’s a lot. I’ll chug it later.” Then later becomes next week, and you’re dehydrated. Ouch. Knowing that 16 ounces is just two cups makes it way less scary.
Think of it this way: you drink coffee, right? Your average Starbucks tall is 12 ounces. A grande is 16 ounces. So you’re already a professional 16-ounce drinker. You just didn’t realize it. Give yourself a pat on the back. You’re basically a hydration savant.
The Visual Guide You Didn’t Ask For
Let’s get silly with it. 16 ounces of water is roughly the size of a small grapefruit. A very watery grapefruit. Or it’s the volume of a standard can of soda, plus a little extra for good luck. Pour it into a bowl of soup and you’ll weep for your lost broth.
How Many Plastic Water Bottles Equal A Gallon at Ruth Stone blog
Here’s a fun party trick: next time you’re at dinner, grab a wine glass. A typical wine pour is 5 ounces. That means 16 ounces is just over three glasses of wine. But please don’t ask me if that’s healthy. I’m not your doctor. I’m just the water whisperer.
