How to convert us pints to us fluid ounces
To convert a measurement in us pints to us fluid ounces, multiply the value by 16. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the liter.
For example, to convert 5 pt to us fluid ounces: 5 × 16 = 80 fl oz.
What is a us pint?
A US pint is a US customary unit of volume equal to half a quart, 16 fluid ounces, or about 0.473 liters. The pint (from the Latin 'pincta') has long been the standard glass of beer and serving of ice cream in the US. The US pint is about 20% smaller than the imperial pint served in UK pubs.
Common uses of us pints include: Beer and beverage servings in the US; Ice cream and dairy container sizes; Berry and produce sales by the pint; Blood donation volumes (about one pint).
What is a us fluid ounce?
A US fluid ounce is a US customary unit of liquid volume equal to 1/8 of a cup or about 29.57 milliliters. The fluid ounce measures volume, not weight, and the US version differs from the slightly smaller imperial fluid ounce (about 28.4 mL). It is the standard unit for labeling drink and cosmetic volumes in the US.
Common uses of us fluid ounces include: Drink and beverage container labeling in the US; Cosmetic and personal-care product volumes; Recipe liquid quantities; Bar and cocktail measurements.
US Pints to us fluid ounces worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 pt = 16 fl oz 5 pt = 80 fl oz 10 pt = 160 fl oz 50 pt = 800 fl oz 100 pt = 1,600 fl oz
Frequently asked questions
How many us fluid ounces are in one us pint?
One us pint (pt) equals 16 us fluid ounces (fl oz). Multiply any value in us pints by 16 to convert to us fluid ounces.
How do I convert us pints to us fluid ounces?
Multiply the value in us pints by 16. For example, 5 pt × 16 = 80 fl oz.
How do I convert us fluid ounces to us pints?
Multiply the value in us fluid ounces by 0.0625, or divide by 16. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the us pint to us fluid ounce conversion exact?
Conversions between metric volumes are exact by definition. US and imperial volumes are defined exactly relative to the liter, so these factors are exact.
What is the formula for us pints to us fluid ounces?
The formula is: fl oz = pt × 16. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the liter.