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Quick Answer: One US liquid pint equals exactly 16 fluid ounces. Divide any fl oz value by 16 to get liquid pints. Common values: 8 oz = 0.5 pt · 16 oz = 1 pt · 32 oz = 2 pt · 64 oz = 4 pt · 128 oz = 8 pt.
Formula: pints = fl oz ÷ 16 (US liquid pint)
US Liquid Pints = Fluid Ounces ÷ 16
Fluid Ounces = US Liquid Pints × 16
One US liquid pint is exactly 16 US fluid ounces — defined as 1/8 of a US gallon (128 ÷ 8 = 16). This is an exact integer relationship. The dry pint uses a different factor (÷ 18.618) and is covered in the section below.
| Fluid Ounces (fl oz) | US Liquid Pints | US Cups | Common Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 fl oz | 0.25 pt | ½ cup | small glass |
| 8 fl oz | 0.5 pt | 1 cup | ½ pint / 1 cup |
| 12 fl oz | 0.75 pt | 1½ cups | soda can |
| 16 fl oz | 1 pt | 2 cups | 1 pint / standard bottle |
| 20 fl oz | 1.25 pt | 2½ cups | vending machine bottle |
| 24 fl oz | 1.5 pt | 3 cups | sport bottle |
| 32 fl oz | 2 pt | 4 cups | 1 quart |
| 40 fl oz | 2.5 pt | 5 cups | — |
| 48 fl oz | 3 pt | 6 cups | — |
| 64 fl oz | 4 pt | 8 cups | half gallon |
| 72 fl oz | 4.5 pt | 9 cups | — |
| 96 fl oz | 6 pt | 12 cups | ¾ gallon |
| 128 fl oz | 8 pt | 16 cups | 1 gallon |
| 160 fl oz | 10 pt | 20 cups | 1.25 gallons |
The US uses two different "pints" depending on what is being measured. This is the single most common source of confusion when converting oz to pint.
| Pint Type | Used For | Volume | fl oz Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Liquid Pint | water, milk, beer, beverages | 473.176 ml | 16 fl oz |
| US Dry Pint | produce, dry goods (berries, grain) | 550.610 ml | ≈ 18.618 fl oz |
The practical rule: if you are measuring any liquid, use the liquid pint (16 fl oz). If you are measuring produce, flour, or dry goods sold by the pint at a market, that is a dry pint (18.618 fl oz by volume — though produce weight varies).
Produce note: A dry pint of blueberries, strawberries, or cherry tomatoes is a volume measure, not a weight. A pint container of blueberries holds about 10–12 oz by weight; strawberries about 12–14 oz. The actual weight depends on the size and density of the fruit — always check the label if you need grams or ounces by weight.
| Dry Pints | fl oz (approx.) | ml | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 dry pt | 9.309 fl oz | 275.3 ml | small berry container |
| 1 dry pt | 18.618 fl oz | 550.6 ml | pint of berries / produce |
| 2 dry pt | 37.236 fl oz | 1,101.2 ml | 1 dry quart |
| 4 dry pt | 74.471 fl oz | 2,202.4 ml | ½ dry gallon |
| 8 dry pt | 148.943 fl oz | 4,404.9 ml | 1 dry gallon |
A UK pint is significantly larger than a US pint. This matters for beer (a UK pint of beer is 20 fl oz, not 16), imported beverages, and any British recipe.
| Measure | US Liquid Pint | UK Imperial Pint | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid ounces | 16 US fl oz | 20 UK fl oz | UK is 25% larger |
| Milliliters | 473.176 ml | 568.261 ml | UK holds 95 ml more |
| In US fl oz | 16 fl oz | 19.215 US fl oz | UK pint ≈ 19.2 US fl oz |
| Pints per gallon | 8 (US gal) | 8 (UK gal) | same count, larger volume |
All calculator results on this page use the US liquid pint (16 fl oz). If you need to work with UK pints, multiply the UK pint count by 19.215 to get US fluid ounces.
The pint sits between the cup and the quart in the US customary system. Knowing its neighbors makes conversions to gallons and quarts instant mental math.
| Unit | fl oz | Pints | Quarts | Gallons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 8 | 0.5 | 0.25 | 0.0625 |
| 1 pint | 16 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.125 |
| 1 quart | 32 | 2 | 1 | 0.25 |
| 1 half-gallon | 64 | 4 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 1 gallon | 128 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
The pint equals exactly half a quart and exactly one-eighth of a gallon. For gallon-level calculations, our gallon to oz converter handles the full 128 fl oz scale. For quart comparisons, the oz to quart converter covers those directly.
The pint appears in everyday life across food, beverages, and grocery shopping. Here is how fluid and dry pints translate into familiar products:
| Product | Pint Type | Volume / Weight | fl oz Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pint of water | liquid | 473 ml | 16 fl oz |
| Pint of milk | liquid | 473 ml | 16 fl oz |
| Pint of beer (US bar) | liquid | 473 ml | 16 fl oz |
| Pint of beer (UK pub) | imperial | 568 ml | ~19.2 US fl oz |
| Pint of ice cream | liquid (volume) | 473 ml container | 16 fl oz by volume |
| Pint of blueberries | dry | ~10–12 oz by weight | 18.6 fl oz by volume |
| Pint of strawberries | dry | ~12–14 oz by weight | 18.6 fl oz by volume |
| Pint of cherry tomatoes | dry | ~10–11 oz by weight | 18.6 fl oz by volume |
| Half-pint of cream | liquid | 237 ml | 8 fl oz |
| Half-pint flask (spirits) | liquid | 200 ml typical | ~6.8 fl oz |
Ice cream labeling: US ice cream containers labeled "1 pint" hold 16 fl oz (473 ml) by volume. However, some brands have reduced container sizes to 14 fl oz while keeping pint-style packaging. Always check the fluid ounce label on the back panel to confirm actual volume.
US liquid pint and dry pint definitions follow the standards maintained by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) — the official US measurement authority.
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