About the fl oz to pt calculation
One fluid ounce is exactly 0.0625 pints, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Enter any value above and the result updates as you type. The US fluid ounce. Measures volume, not weight — quite separate from the ounce. The US pint is 473 ml. A UK pint is larger at 568 ml, which trips people up constantly.
Formula
pt = fl oz × 0.0625
1 fl oz = 0.0625 pt
1 pt = 16 fl ozWorked example
To convert 8 fl oz, multiply by 0.0625: 8 × 0.0625 = 0.5 pt.
Frequently asked questions
How many pints are in a fluid ounce?
There are 0.0625 pints in one fluid ounce. To convert any amount, multiply the number of fluid ounces by 0.0625.
How do I convert pints back to fluid ounces?
Divide instead of multiplying, or equivalently multiply by 16. One pint is 16 fluid ounces.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Since the international agreement of 1959, the relationship between fluid ounces and pints is defined exactly rather than measured, so the only rounding here is in how many decimal places we show.
Where is each of these units used?
Fluid Ounces: the US fluid ounce. Measures volume, not weight — quite separate from the ounce. Pints: the US pint is 473 ml. A UK pint is larger at 568 ml, which trips people up constantly.
Sources
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units