To convert US pints to fluid ounces, multiply by 16. So 1 pint = 16 fl oz, 2 pints = 32 fl oz, and 0.5 pints = 8 fl oz (1 cup). This is exact: 1 US pint = 16 US fl oz by definition.
- Exact formula: fl oz = pints × 16. 1 US pint = 16 fl oz = 2 cups.
- 0.5 pt = 8 fl oz = 1 cup. 2 pt = 32 fl oz = 1 quart. 8 pt = 128 fl oz = 1 gallon.
- US pint (16 fl oz, 473 ml) differs from UK pint (20 fl oz, 568 ml).
- Reverse: pints = fl oz ÷ 16.
How to use our US pint to US fl oz converter
Type any pint value in the pints field and the fl oz result appears instantly. Both directions work without pressing a button.
How do you convert pints to fluid ounces?
Multiply the number of pints by 16. This is an exact conversion - 1 US pint is defined as exactly 16 US fluid ounces. No rounding involved.
$$\text{fl oz} = \text{pints} \times 16$$
Worked examples: 0.25 pt = 4 fl oz. 0.5 pt = 8 fl oz. 1 pt = 16 fl oz. 1.5 pt = 24 fl oz. 2 pt = 32 fl oz. 4 pt = 64 fl oz. 8 pt = 128 fl oz (1 gallon).
Pints to fluid ounces reference table
| Pints | Fluid Ounces | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 pt | 4 fl oz | Half cup |
| 0.5 pt | 8 fl oz | 1 cup |
| 0.75 pt | 12 fl oz | Standard US can |
| 1 pt | 16 fl oz | 1 pint |
| 1.5 pt | 24 fl oz | Large water bottle |
| 2 pt | 32 fl oz | 1 quart |
| 4 pt | 64 fl oz | Half gallon |
| 8 pt | 128 fl oz | 1 gallon |
US vs UK pint: A UK (imperial) pint = 20 UK fl oz = 568.3 ml. A US pint = 16 US fl oz = 473.2 ml. They differ by about 20%. If you are following a UK recipe that specifies pints, the volume is significantly larger than a US pint. This converter uses US pints throughout.
FAQs about converting pints to fluid ounces
How many fl oz is 1 pint?
1 US pint equals exactly 16 US fluid ounces. This is defined: 1 pint = 2 cups = 4 gills = 16 fl oz = 32 tablespoons.
How many fl oz is 2 pints?
2 pints equals 32 fl oz. 2 × 16 = 32 fl oz. 2 pints also equals 1 US quart.
How many fl oz is a half pint?
Half a pint equals 8 fl oz. 0.5 × 16 = 8 fl oz. 8 fl oz = 1 cup. A half-pint milk carton (school lunch size) is 8 fl oz.
How many ml is 1 pint?
1 US pint equals 473.2 ml. 16 fl oz × 29.5735 ml = 473.2 ml. Use the fl oz to ml converter for exact ml values.
Is a US pint the same as a UK pint?
No. A US pint = 16 US fl oz = 473.2 ml. A UK (imperial) pint = 20 UK fl oz = 568.3 ml. The UK pint is about 20% larger. This comes up most often with beer: a UK pub pint of beer is 568 ml, while a US pint glass is typically 473 ml (16 fl oz).