Fluid ounce to Pint (US) Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert fluid ounces to US pints with our free online volume converter.
Fluid ounce to Pint (US) Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Fluid ounce).
- The converted value in Pint (US) will appear automatically in the 'To' field.
- Use the dropdown menus to select different units within the Volume category.
- Click the swap button (⇌) to reverse the conversion direction.
How to Convert Fluid ounce to Pint (US)
Converting Fluid ounce to Pint (US) involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Fluid ounce = 0.0625 US pintsExample Calculation:
Convert 10 fluid ounces: 10 × 0.0625 = 0.625 US pints
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What is a Fluid ounce and a Pint (US)?
The fluid ounce is a unit of volume. The US fluid ounce is defined as 1/128 of a US gallon (approx. 29.57 ml). The Imperial fluid ounce is 1/160 of an Imperial gallon (approx. 28.41 ml).
The US liquid pint is a unit of volume in the United States customary system. It is defined as exactly 16 US fluid ounces, or 2 US cups. This is equivalent to approximately 473.18 milliliters (mL). Note that this differs from the US dry pint and the UK imperial pint.
Note: The Fluid ounce is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Pint (US) belongs to the imperial/US customary system.
History of the Fluid ounce and Pint (US)
Derived from the ounce unit of weight/mass, adapted to measure the volume of liquids like wine or water.
The pint originates from the Old French word 'pinte' and possibly Latin 'picta' meaning 'painted', referring to marks on containers. The US liquid pint derives from the English wine gallon system, which was adopted by the US after independence. It was later formally defined relative to the US gallon (1 US gallon = 8 US pints).
Common Uses for fluid ounces and US pints
Explore the typical applications for both Fluid ounce (imperial/US) and Pint (US) (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.
Common Uses for fluid ounces
- Beverages: Measuring alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and coffee servings.
- Cooking: Recipe measurements for smaller liquid ingredients.
- Medicine: Liquid medication dosages on prescription labels.
- Personal Care: Volumes of cosmetics, perfumes, and essential oils.
- Nutrition Labels: Serving sizes on food and beverage packaging.
Common Uses for US pints
- Beverages: Commonly used for serving drinks like beer and milk in the US.
- Cooking: Used for measuring larger liquid quantities in recipes.
- Food Packaging: Ice cream and some other products are often sold in pint containers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Fluid ounce (fl oz)
Is a US fluid ounce the same as a UK fluid ounce?
No, the Imperial (UK) fluid ounce is slightly smaller than the US fluid ounce (approximately 28.41 ml vs 29.57 ml).
Is a fluid ounce the same as a weight ounce?
No, a fluid ounce measures volume (the space something occupies), while a weight ounce (specifically an avoirdupois ounce) measures mass (how much matter it contains). The relationship between the two depends entirely on the density of the substance being measured. For water, 1 US fluid ounce weighs approximately 1.04 avoirdupois ounces.
About Pint (US) (pt)
How many fluid ounces are in a US liquid pint?
There are exactly 16 US customary fluid ounces (fl oz) in 1 US liquid pint.
How many cups are in a US liquid pint?
There are exactly 2 US customary cups in 1 US liquid pint.
Is a US liquid pint the same as a UK imperial pint?
No. The US liquid pint (~473.18 mL) is smaller than the UK imperial pint (~568.26 mL).
Conversion Table: Fluid ounce to Pint (US)
| Fluid ounce (fl oz) | Pint (US) (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.063 |
| 5 | 0.313 |
| 10 | 0.625 |
| 25 | 1.563 |
| 50 | 3.125 |
| 100 | 6.25 |
| 500 | 31.25 |
| 1,000 | 62.5 |