Pints to Fluid Ounces Converter

About the pt to fl oz calculation

One pint is exactly 16 fluid ounces, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Enter any value above and the result updates as you type. The US pint is 473 ml. A UK pint is larger at 568 ml, which trips people up constantly. The US fluid ounce. Measures volume, not weight — quite separate from the ounce.

Formula

fl oz = pt × 16

1 pt = 16 fl oz
1 fl oz = 0.0625 pt

Worked example

To convert 1 pt, multiply by 16: 1 × 16 = 16 fl oz.

Frequently asked questions

How many fluid ounces are in a pint?

There are 16 fluid ounces in one pint. To convert any amount, multiply the number of pints by 16.

How do I convert fluid ounces back to pints?

Divide instead of multiplying, or equivalently multiply by 0.0625. One fluid ounce is 0.0625 pints.

Is this conversion exact?

Yes. Since the international agreement of 1959, the relationship between pints and fluid ounces 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?

Pints: the US pint is 473 ml. A UK pint is larger at 568 ml, which trips people up constantly. Fluid Ounces: the US fluid ounce. Measures volume, not weight — quite separate from the ounce.

Sources

• NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units