To convert fluid ounces to pints, divide by 16. So 16 fl oz = 1 pint, 8 fl oz = 0.5 pints, and 32 fl oz = 2 pints. This is an exact conversion: 1 US pint = 16 US fluid ounces by definition.
- Exact formula: pints = fl oz ÷ 16. 1 US pint = 16 fl oz exactly.
- 8 fl oz = 0.5 pints = 1 cup. 32 fl oz = 2 pints = 1 quart. 64 fl oz = 4 pints = 1/2 gallon.
- US pint (473 ml) is different from UK pint (568 ml). This converter uses US.
- Reverse: fl oz = pints × 16.
How to use our US fl oz to pint converter
Type any fl oz value in the fl oz field and the pint result appears instantly. Both directions work without pressing a button.
How do you convert fluid ounces to pints?
Divide the number of fluid ounces by 16. The US pint is defined as exactly 2 cups = 4 gills = 16 fluid ounces. This is a whole-number relationship, so the conversion is always exact with no rounding.
$$\text{pints} = \text{fl oz} \div 16$$
Worked examples: 8 fl oz = 0.5 pt. 16 fl oz = 1 pt. 24 fl oz = 1.5 pt. 32 fl oz = 2 pt. 48 fl oz = 3 pt. 64 fl oz = 4 pt. 128 fl oz = 8 pt (1 gallon).
Fluid ounces to pints reference table
| Fluid Ounces (fl oz) | Pints (pt) | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 8 fl oz | 0.5 pt | 1 cup |
| 12 fl oz | 0.75 pt | Standard US can |
| 16 fl oz | 1 pt | 1 pint |
| 20 fl oz | 1.25 pt | Large cup |
| 24 fl oz | 1.5 pt | Large water bottle |
| 32 fl oz | 2 pt | 1 quart |
| 48 fl oz | 3 pt | Large pitcher |
| 64 fl oz | 4 pt | Half gallon |
| 128 fl oz | 8 pt | 1 gallon |
FAQs about US fl oz to pint conversion
How many fl oz is 1 pint?
1 US pint equals exactly 16 US fluid ounces. This is a defined relationship, not an approximation.
How many pints is 32 fl oz?
32 fl oz equals 2 pints. 32 ÷ 16 = 2. 32 fl oz is also 1 US quart.
Is a US pint the same as a UK pint?
No. 1 US pint = 16 US fl oz = 473.2 ml. 1 UK imperial pint = 20 UK fl oz = 568.3 ml. The UK pint is about 20% larger. This converter uses US pints throughout.
How many fl oz is 2 pints?
2 US pints equals 32 fl oz. Multiply 2 by 16: 2 × 16 = 32 fl oz. This is also 1 US quart.