A US fluid ounce is 1/128 of a US gallon.
Fluid ounces to Pints Converter — fl oz to pt
Convert Fluid ounce (fl oz) to Pint (pt) using the exact conversion factor (1 fluid ounce = 0.0625 pint). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, history, and common uses.
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A US liquid pint is one eighth of a US gallon.
Result = input x 2.95735296e-5 / 0.000473176473.
Volume units are compatible.
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About Converting Fluid ounces to Pints
Fluid ounce and Pint both show up in recipes, and converting between them matters whenever a recipe from one country's cookbook needs to be followed with another country's measuring tools. Fluid ounce is typically associated with united States (beverage, nutrition labeling), while Pint is typically associated with united States (beer serving, cooking, dairy).
Formula
pints = fluid ounces × 0.0625
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 fluid ounce equals 0.0000295735295625 base units, and 1 pint equals 0.000473176473 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct fluid ounce-to-pint factor of 0.0625.
Simple example
1 fl oz × 0.0625 = 0.0625 pt
1 fluid ounce = 0.0625 pints.
Real-world example
2 fl oz × 0.0625 = 0.125 pt
2 fluid ounces = 0.125 pints.
Conversion table
| Fluid ounce (fl oz) | Pint (pt) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 fl oz | 0.015625 pt |
| 0.5 fl oz | 0.03125 pt |
| 1 fl oz | 0.0625 pt |
| 2 fl oz | 0.125 pt |
| 4 fl oz | 0.25 pt |
| 8 fl oz | 0.5 pt |
Reverse conversion: Pint to Fluid ounce
0.0625 pt × 16 = 1 fl oz
0.0625 pints = 1 fluid ounce.
fluid ounces = pints × 16
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Pint to Fluid ounce.
Fluid ounce vs. Pint
| Aspect | Fluid ounce | Pint |
|---|---|---|
| Family | US customary unit | US customary unit |
| Typical use | US beverage container sizing (soda, water bottles) | US beer and beverage serving sizes |
| Where it's used | United States (beverage, nutrition labeling) | United States (beer serving, cooking, dairy) |
Understanding the Fluid ounce
Fluid ounce (fl oz) measures volume. The US fluid ounce is 1/128 of a US gallon: exactly 29.5735295625 milliliters. It is classified as a US customary unit.
Where it's used: United States (beverage, nutrition labeling)
Uses of the Fluid ounce today
- US beverage container sizing (soda, water bottles)
- US nutrition and medication dosing labels
History of the Fluid ounce
The US fluid ounce follows from the same English wine-gallon system as the rest of the US liquid volume units, defined as a consistent fraction of the gallon.
Historical origin. Fluid ounce was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Understanding the Pint
Pint (pt) measures volume. The US liquid pint is one-eighth of a US gallon: exactly 0.473176473 liters. It is classified as a US customary unit.
Where it's used: United States (beer serving, cooking, dairy)
Uses of the Pint today
- US beer and beverage serving sizes
- US recipe measurement
- US dairy packaging (pint containers)
History of the Pint
The pint follows the same English wine-gallon lineage as the US gallon and quart, retained by the US after Britain's 1824 switch to a different imperial gallon standard.
Historical origin. Pint was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Fluid ounce — sources
- NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C — General tables of units including the US fluid ounce definition.
Pint — sources
- NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C — General tables of units including the US pint definition.
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Frequently asked questions
How many pints are in 1 fluid ounce?
1 fluid ounce equals 0.0625 pints, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert fluid ounce to pint?
Multiply the fluid ounce value by 0.0625. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert pint back to fluid ounce?
Use the reverse factor: 1 pint equals 16 fluid ounces. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a fluid ounce?
Fluid ounce (fl oz) measures volume. The US fluid ounce is 1/128 of a US gallon: exactly 29.5735295625 milliliters. It is classified as a US customary unit.
What is a pint?
Pint (pt) measures volume. The US liquid pint is one-eighth of a US gallon: exactly 0.473176473 liters. It is classified as a US customary unit.
Is the fluid ounce to pint conversion exact?
Yes. The US liquid pint is one-eighth of a US gallon: exactly 0.473176473 liters. That fixed definition is what the converter above uses, so any rounding you see is a display choice, not a limitation of the math.
Where is the fluid ounce still used today?
United States (beverage, nutrition labeling)