An imperial fluid ounce is 1/160 of an imperial gallon.
Imperial fluid ounces to Pints Converter — imp fl oz to pt
Convert Imperial fluid ounce (imp fl oz) to Pint (pt) using the exact conversion factor (1 imperial fluid ounce = 0.0600474963 pint). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, history, and common uses.
Imperial fluid ounces to Pints converter
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A US liquid pint is one eighth of a US gallon.
Result = input x 2.84130625e-5 / 0.000473176473.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Imperial fluid ounces to Pints
Imperial fluid ounce and Pint appear side by side at fuel pumps and on beverage labels, since the US measures liquids in gallons while most of the world uses liters. Imperial fluid ounce is typically associated with united Kingdom (historically; less common in current UK retail than metric units), while Pint is typically associated with united States (beer serving, cooking, dairy).
Formula
pints = imperial fluid ounces × 0.0600474962752
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 imperial fluid ounce equals 0.0000284130625 base units, and 1 pint equals 0.000473176473 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct imperial fluid ounce-to-pint factor of 0.0600474962752.
Simple example
1 imp fl oz × 0.06004749628 = 0.0600474963 pt
1 imperial fluid ounce = 0.0600474963 pints.
Real-world example
10 imp fl oz × 0.06004749628 = 0.6004749628 pt
10 imperial fluid ounces = 0.6004749628 pints.
Conversion table
| Imperial fluid ounce (imp fl oz) | Pint (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 imp fl oz | 0.0600474963 pt |
| 5 imp fl oz | 0.3002374814 pt |
| 10 imp fl oz | 0.6004749628 pt |
| 25 imp fl oz | 1.501187407 pt |
| 50 imp fl oz | 3.002374814 pt |
| 100 imp fl oz | 6.004749628 pt |
Reverse conversion: Pint to Imperial fluid ounce
0.0600474963 pt × 16.65348369 = 1 imp fl oz
0.0600474963 pints = 1 imperial fluid ounces.
imperial fluid ounces = pints × 16.6534836926
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Pint to Imperial fluid ounce.
Imperial fluid ounce vs. Pint
| Aspect | Imperial fluid ounce | Pint |
|---|---|---|
| Family | UK/imperial customary unit | US customary unit |
| Typical use | UK/Commonwealth beverage measurement in historical or specialized contexts | US beer and beverage serving sizes |
| Where it's used | United Kingdom (historically; less common in current UK retail than metric units) | United States (beer serving, cooking, dairy) |
Understanding the Imperial fluid ounce
Imperial fluid ounce (imp fl oz) measures volume. The imperial fluid ounce is 1/160 of an imperial gallon: exactly 28.4130625 milliliters — slightly smaller than the US fluid ounce despite the larger imperial gallon, because it divides that gallon into more parts. It is classified as a UK/imperial customary unit.
Where it's used: United Kingdom (historically; less common in current UK retail than metric units)
Imperial fluid ounce vs. US fluid ounce. Confusingly, the imperial fluid ounce (28.41 mL) is slightly smaller than the US fluid ounce (29.57 mL), even though the imperial gallon is larger overall — because the imperial gallon is divided into 160 fluid ounces rather than the US gallon's 128.
Uses of the Imperial fluid ounce today
- UK/Commonwealth beverage measurement in historical or specialized contexts
History of the Imperial fluid ounce
The imperial fluid ounce follows from Britain's 1824 imperial gallon, divided into 160 parts rather than the 128 used in the US system, producing its counterintuitively smaller size relative to the US fluid ounce.
Historical origin. Imperial 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.
Imperial fluid ounce — sources
- UK Weights and Measures Act 1824 — Basis for the imperial fluid ounce via the imperial gallon.
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 imperial fluid ounce?
1 imperial fluid ounce equals 0.0600474963 pints, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert imperial fluid ounce to pint?
Multiply the imperial fluid ounce value by 0.06004749628. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert pint back to imperial fluid ounce?
Use the reverse factor: 1 pint equals 16.65348369 imperial fluid ounces. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a imperial fluid ounce?
Imperial fluid ounce (imp fl oz) measures volume. The imperial fluid ounce is 1/160 of an imperial gallon: exactly 28.4130625 milliliters — slightly smaller than the US fluid ounce despite the larger imperial gallon, because it divides that gallon into more parts. It is classified as a UK/imperial 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 imperial 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.
What is the difference between imperial fluid ounce vs. us fluid ounce?
Confusingly, the imperial fluid ounce (28.41 mL) is slightly smaller than the US fluid ounce (29.57 mL), even though the imperial gallon is larger overall — because the imperial gallon is divided into 160 fluid ounces rather than the US gallon's 128.
Where is the imperial fluid ounce still used today?
United Kingdom (historically; less common in current UK retail than metric units)