Fluid Ounces to Pints
Type a value in either box to convert between fluid ounces and pints. The factor is 0.0625.
| Fluid Ounces | Pints |
|---|---|
| 1 fl oz | 0.0625 pt |
| 2 fl oz | 0.125 pt |
| 3 fl oz | 0.1875 pt |
| 5 fl oz | 0.3125 pt |
| 10 fl oz | 0.625 pt |
| 25 fl oz | 1.5625 pt |
| 50 fl oz | 3.125 pt |
| 100 fl oz | 6.25 pt |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Fluid Ounces field.
- The Pints figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Pints field converts back to Fluid Ounces the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Fluid Ounces to Pints formula
Converting fluid ounces to pints is a single multiplication by 0.0625.
pt = fl oz × 0.0625
Put another way, one fluid ounce is exactly 1/16 of a pint.
Why this factor: the fluid ounce and the pint are both defined against the liter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 0.0625 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 0.0625 — or use the Pints to Fluid Ounces converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 2 fl oz. Multiply by 0.0625 to get 0.125 pt.
2 fl oz × 0.0625 = 0.125 pt
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
What is a fluid ounce?
A US fluid ounce is a small liquid volume, one eighth of a cup.
Definition: Exactly one 128th of a US liquid gallon, so exactly 29.5735295625 milliliters.
Where it is used: Beverage cans and bottles, cosmetics, and small liquid quantities in the US.
Worth knowing: Measures volume, not weight — a fluid ounce of water weighs about 1.04 avoirdupois ounces. The imperial fluid ounce is 28.41 mL.
What is a pint?
A US liquid pint is half a quart, or two cups.
Definition: Exactly one eighth of a US liquid gallon, so exactly 0.473176473 liter.
Where it is used: Beer, cream, berries and ice cream in the US.
Worth knowing: The imperial pint is 568.26 mL — noticeably larger than the US pint's 473 mL, which is why a UK pint of beer is a bigger drink.
Fluid Ounces vs Pints
The fluid ounce and the pint belong to the same family of units, so converting between them is usually a matter of shifting a decimal point or applying a small whole-number factor.
Frequently asked questions
How many pints are in a fluid ounce?
One fluid ounce equals 0.0625 pints.
What is the formula to convert fluid ounces to pints?
Multiply the number of fluid ounces by 0.0625. To reverse it, divide by 0.0625 instead.
How do I convert pints back to fluid ounces?
Divide by 0.0625, which is the same as multiplying by 16.
How many pints are in 10 fluid ounces?
10 fl oz works out to 0.625 pt.
Is there anything to watch out for with fluid ounces?
Measures volume, not weight — a fluid ounce of water weighs about 1.04 avoirdupois ounces. The imperial fluid ounce is 28.41 mL.
How is the fluid ounce defined?
Exactly one 128th of a US liquid gallon, so exactly 29.5735295625 milliliters.