Convert Pints to Fluid Ounces

The Conversion Formula

To convert pints to fluid ounces, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 pt = 16 fl oz. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 pt to fluid ounces: 25 × 16 = 400 fl oz. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 16, or equivalently multiply by 0.0625.

About pints

The pint is a unit steeped in tradition, especially in pub culture. However, a 'pint' means different things in different places. A US Liquid Pint is 16 fluid ounces (approx. 473 mL), while a British Imperial Pint is 20 fluid ounces (approx. 568 mL). This is why a beer in London is visibly larger than a standard beer in New York. The unit dates back to the measuring of wine and ale in medieval Europe. pints are commonly used in Beer servings, Ice cream (e.g., Ben & Jerry's), Blueberries/Strawberries, and Cream and milk, Blood donation (approx. 1 pint).

A standard Ben & Jerry's ice cream tub is 1 pint.

About fluid ounces

The fluid ounce (fl oz) is a volume unit, not to be confused with the ounce (oz) of weight. In the US system, 8 fluid ounces make a cup, and 16 fluid ounces make a pint. It is the standard unit for beverage labeling in the US. Interestingly, a US fluid ounce of water weighs slightly more than one ounce by weight (approx. 1.04 oz), whereas in the Imperial system, 1 fl oz of water weighs exactly 1 oz. fluid ounces are commonly used in Soda cans (12 fl oz), Perfume bottles, Shampoo and lotion, and Bar measurements (shots), Medicine liquids.

A standard soda can contains 12 fluid ounces.

When Would You Convert pints to fluid ounces?

Converting between pints and fluid ounces is one of the most common volume conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 pt = 16 fl oz) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.