Fluid ounce to Pint Converter
Enter the value that you want to convert fluid ounce (fl oz) to pint (pt) or pint to fluid ounce.Also written as FL OZ to PT conversion.
1 fluid ounce = 0.0625000 pint
Formula: pint = fluid ounce value × 0.0625000
FL OZ to PT — fluid ounce to pint
10 fluid ounce = 0.62500 pint
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Fluid ounce vs Pint
The Fluid ounce Explained
Fluid ounce (fl oz) is a unit of volume measurement. 1 fluid ounce is equal to 0.0625000 pint.
What is Pint?
Pint (pt) is a unit of volume measurement. 1 pint is equal to 16.0000000 fluid ounce.
Volume Measurement Systems
Volume units are particularly confusing because the US and UK gallons differ (US gallon = 3.785 L, UK gallon = 4.546 L), as do their pints, cups, and fluid ounces. Cooking, fuel economy, beverage production, and pharmaceutical compounding all require precise volume conversions. Laboratory work uses milliliters and liters while US recipes specify cups, tablespoons, and fluid ounces.
fluid ounce to pint metric conversion table
| 0.01 fl oz | = | 0.00063 pt |
| 0.1 fl oz | = | 0.00625 pt |
| 1 fl oz | = | 0.06250 pt |
| 2 fl oz | = | 0.12500 pt |
| 3 fl oz | = | 0.18750 pt |
| 4 fl oz | = | 0.25000 pt |
| 5 fl oz | = | 0.31250 pt |
| 6 fl oz | = | 0.37500 pt |
| 7 fl oz | = | 0.43750 pt |
| 8 fl oz | = | 0.50000 pt |
| 9 fl oz | = | 0.56250 pt |
| 10 fl oz | = | 0.62500 pt |
| 11 fl oz | = | 0.68750 pt |
| 12 fl oz | = | 0.75000 pt |
| 13 fl oz | = | 0.81250 pt |
| 14 fl oz | = | 0.87500 pt |
| 15 fl oz | = | 0.93750 pt |
| 16 fl oz | = | 1.00000 pt |
| 17 fl oz | = | 1.06250 pt |
| 18 fl oz | = | 1.12500 pt |
| 19 fl oz | = | 1.18750 pt |
| 20 fl oz | = | 1.25000 pt |
| 30 fl oz | = | 1.87500 pt |
| 40 fl oz | = | 2.50000 pt |
| 50 fl oz | = | 3.12500 pt |
| 60 fl oz | = | 3.75000 pt |
| 70 fl oz | = | 4.37500 pt |
| 80 fl oz | = | 5.00000 pt |
| 90 fl oz | = | 5.62500 pt |
| 100 fl oz | = | 6.25000 pt |
| 200 fl oz | = | 12.50000 pt |
| 300 fl oz | = | 18.75000 pt |
| 400 fl oz | = | 25.00000 pt |
| 500 fl oz | = | 31.25000 pt |
| 600 fl oz | = | 37.50000 pt |
| 700 fl oz | = | 43.75000 pt |
| 800 fl oz | = | 50.00000 pt |
| 900 fl oz | = | 56.25000 pt |
| 1000 fl oz | = | 62.50000 pt |
How to Convert FL OZ to PT (Fluid ounce to Pint)?
We can convert fluid ounce to pint by using an example.
Example:
Convert 20 Fluid ounce to Pint?
We know 1 Fluid ounce = 0.0625000 pint; 1 Pint = 16.0000000 fluid ounce.
20 fluid ounce = ___pt
20 × 0.0625000 = 1.25000 pt (we know 1 fluid ounce = 0.0625000 pint)
Answer:
20 fluid ounce = 1.25000 pint
Fluid Ounces to Pints: Understanding the 16-Ounce Pint
A US pint contains exactly 16 fluid ounces. To convert fluid ounces to pints, divide by 16 (or multiply by 0.0625). This conversion is practical for bartending, where drink sizes are in ounces but beer is served in pints, and for cooking when recipes reference pint-sized containers.
- Start with the volume in fluid ounces.
- Divide by 16.
- The result is the volume in US pints.
- Example: 24 fl oz ÷ 16 = 1.5 pints.
Fluid Ounces to Pints — Bar & Kitchen Guide
Common fluid ounce measurements and their pint equivalents:
| Fluid ounce | Pint |
|---|---|
| 1 fl oz | 1/16 pt |
| 2 fl oz | ⅛ pt |
| 4 fl oz | ¼ pt |
| 8 fl oz | ½ pt |
| 12 fl oz | ¾ pt |
| 16 fl oz | 1 pt |
| 20 fl oz | 1.25 pt |
| 32 fl oz | 2 pt |
Solved Examples: Fluid Ounces → Pints
Question 1: A cocktail recipe makes 40 fluid ounces of margarita mix. How many pints is that?
Solution:
Pints = fluid ounces ÷ 16
= 40 ÷ 16
= 2.5 pints
Answer: 40 fl oz = 2.5 pints of margarita mix.
Question 2: A child drinks 6 fluid ounces of milk at lunch. What fraction of a pint is this?
Solution:
Pints = 6 ÷ 16
= 0.375 pints
= ⅜ pint
Answer: 6 fl oz = ⅜ pint.
Question 3: You ordered a 20 oz draft beer. Express in pints.
Solution:
Pints = 20 ÷ 16
= 1.25 pints
Answer: 20 fl oz = 1¼ pints (a "true" US pint is 16 oz — the extra 4 oz is oversize).
Practice Questions
Try solving these on your own to test your understanding:
- Convert 48 fluid ounces to pints. (Answer: 3 pt)
- How many pints is 10 fl oz? (Answer: 0.625 pt or ⅝ pt)
- A bottle has 22 fl oz. Express in pints. (Answer: 1.375 pt)
- Convert 64 fl oz to pints. (Answer: 4 pt)
- You poured 5 fl oz. What fraction of a pint? (Answer: 5/16 pt)
US Pint vs. Imperial Pint
The US pint is 16 fluid ounces (473 mL), but the imperial pint (used in the UK and Ireland) is 20 imperial fluid ounces (568 mL). When ordering a "pint" in a British pub, you get 20% more beer than a US pint. The different ounce-to-pint ratios — 16 (US) vs. 20 (imperial) — are a common source of confusion when traveling.
Bartending: Ounces for Precision, Pints for Serving
Bartenders measure individual ingredients in fluid ounces (jigger = 1.5 oz, shot = 1–2 oz) but serve beers and cocktails in pint glasses. A typical craft cocktail might use 4–6 oz of combined ingredients served in a 16 oz pint glass with ice. Converting between ounces and pints helps calculate yields: a 750 mL bottle (25.4 oz) yields about 1.6 pints of liquid.
Key Takeaways
- 1 US pint = 16 fluid ounces.
- Divide fluid ounces by 16 to get pints.
- 8 fl oz = ½ pint = 1 cup.
- US pint (16 oz, 473 mL) ≠ Imperial pint (20 oz, 568 mL).
- A standard US beer pint glass holds 16 fl oz.
- For bartending: 1 fifth (750 mL) ≈ 25.4 oz ≈ 1.6 pints.
Fluid ounce to Pint Conversion Formula
pint = fluid ounce × 0.0625000
1 fluid ounce = 0.0625000 pint
1 pint = 16.0000000 fluid ounce
Reverse: fluid ounce = pint × 16.0000000
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pint are in 1 fluid ounce?
There are 0.0625000 pint in 1 fluid ounce. To convert fluid ounce to pint, multiply the value by 0.0625000.
How do I convert fluid ounce to pint?
Multiply your fluid ounce value by 0.0625000 to get the equivalent in pint. For example, 5 fluid ounce = 5 × 0.0625000 = 0.31250 pint.
How do I convert pint to fluid ounce?
Multiply your pint value by 16.0000000 to get the equivalent in fluid ounce. Alternatively, divide by 0.0625000.
What is 10 fluid ounce in pint?
10 fluid ounce is equal to 0.62500 pint.
What is 100 fluid ounce in pint?
100 fluid ounce is equal to 6.25000 pint.