How Many Ounces in a Pint?

There are 16 fluid ounces in a US pint and 20 fluid ounces in a UK (imperial) pint. The US pint is the standard in American recipes.

How many ounces in a pint? — see the answer and conversion table below.

Use the related converter below for custom values.

Formula

Answer: There are 16 fluid ounces in a US pint and 20 fluid ounces in a UK (imperial) pint. The US pint is the standard in American recipes.

Example

Question: How many ounces in a pint? Answer: There are 16 fluid ounces in a US pint and 20 fluid ounces in a UK (imperial) pint. The US pint is the standard in American recipes.

How to Use

  1. Read the direct answer at the top of the page
  2. Check the conversion table for common values
  3. Use the related converter for custom values
  4. Browse the FAQ for common follow-up questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is a UK pint bigger than a US pint?

The UK imperial system was standardized in 1824 with a larger pint (568.3 ml). The US kept the older English wine pint (473.2 ml).

How many ounces in a pint of beer?

In the US, a pint of beer is 16 fluid ounces. In the UK, a pint is 20 fluid ounces (imperial).

How many cups in a pint?

There are 2 cups in 1 US pint.

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