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pints to fluid ounces
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1 pt 16 fl oz
2 pt 32 fl oz
3 pt 48 fl oz
4 pt 64 fl oz
5 pt 80 fl oz
6 pt 96 fl oz
7 pt 112 fl oz
8 pt 128 fl oz
9 pt 144 fl oz
10 pt 160 fl oz
11 pt 176 fl oz
12 pt 192 fl oz
13 pt 208 fl oz
14 pt 224 fl oz
15 pt 240 fl oz
16 pt 256 fl oz
17 pt 272 fl oz
18 pt 288 fl oz
19 pt 304 fl oz
20 pt 320 fl oz

How to convert

1 pint (pt) = 16 fluid ounce (fl oz). Pint (pt) is a unit of Volume used in Standard system. Fluid Ounce (fl oz) is a unit of Volume used in Standard system.

Pints: A Unit of Volume

Pints are a unit of volume that are used to measure liquids, such as water, milk, beer, cider, etc. They are also used to measure some dry goods, such as flour, sugar, rice, etc. They are different from cups, which are a smaller unit of volume. They are also different from liters, which are a larger unit of volume. They are also different from barrel of oil equivalent (BOE), which is a unit of energy based on the approximate energy released by burning one barrel of crude oil.

Definition of Pints

A pint is defined as a unit of volume or capacity in both the imperial and United States customary measurement systems. However, the size of a pint varies depending on the type of pint used:

  • A UK pint is equal to one eighth of a UK gallon in the imperial system of measurement. It is equivalent to 20 fluid ounces or 4 gills in the imperial system. A UK pint is also equal to 0.568 liters or 0.473 US liquid pints in the metric system.
  • A US liquid pint is equal to one eighth of a US liquid gallon in the US customary system of measurement. It is equivalent to 16 fluid ounces or 2 cups in the US customary system. A US liquid pint is also equal to 0.473 liters or 0.833 UK pints in the metric system.
  • A US dry pint is equal to one eighth of a US dry gallon in the US customary system of measurement. It is equivalent to 18.6 fluid ounces or 2.327 cups in the US customary system. A US dry pint is also equal to 0.551 liters or 0.969 UK pints in the metric system.

History of Pints

The origin of the term pint as a unit of measure is uncertain, but it may have derived from the Old French word pinte, which means a measure or quantity. Pints have been used since ancient times to store and transport various liquids and dry goods. The size and shape of pints varied depending on the type and quantity of the goods, the availability of materials, and the customs of different regions and countries.

The use of pints as a unit of measure dates back to the medieval times, when the European system of measurement was established. The standard size of these pints was based on the wine gallon, which was originally defined as the volume of eight pounds of wine at 62 °F. The pint was convenient for measuring and dividing smaller amounts of liquids and dry goods.

The use of pints as a unit of measure continued until the 20th century, when the metric system of measurement was adopted in most countries. The pint was gradually replaced by units such as liters, grams, etc. However, some countries and regions still use pints for certain types of liquids and dry goods, especially in the United States and the United Kingdom and Ireland and some Commonwealth nations.

How to Convert Pints

To convert pints to other units of volume, one can use the following formulas:

  • To convert UK pints to liters: multiply by 0.568

  • To convert UK pints to cubic inches: multiply by 34.677

  • To convert UK pints to fluid ounces: multiply by 20

  • To convert UK pints to US liquid pints: multiply by 0.473

  • To convert UK pints to BOE: divide by 35

  • To convert US liquid pints to liters: multiply by 0.473

  • To convert US liquid pints to cubic inches: multiply by 28.875

  • To convert US liquid pints to fluid ounces: multiply by 16

  • To convert US liquid pints to UK pints: multiply by 2.113

  • To convert US liquid pints to BOE: divide by 6

  • To convert US dry pints to liters: multiply by 0.551

  • To convert US dry pints to cubic inches: multiply by 33.6

  • To convert US dry pints to fluid ounces: multiply by 18.6

  • To convert US dry pints to UK pints: multiply by 1.032

  • To convert US dry pints to BOE: divide by 5.5

Where Pints are Used

Pints are mainly used in some countries and regions that use the imperial system or the US customary system of measurement. They are often used for measuring and adding liquids such as water, milk, beer, cider, etc., and dry goods such as flour, sugar, rice, etc., to recipes.

In some countries that use the metric system of measurement, such as Canada and Australia, pints are not commonly used or recognized. Instead, they use units such as liters, grams, etc.

Example Conversions of Pints to Other Units

Here are some examples of converting pints to other units of volume:

  • 1 UK pint = 0.568 liters

  • 2 UK pints = 69.354 cubic inches

  • 3 UK pints = 60 fluid ounces

  • 4 UK pints = 1.892 US liquid pints

  • 5 UK pints = 0.143 BOE

  • 1 US liquid pint = 0.473 liters

  • 2 US liquid pints = 57.75 cubic inches

  • 3 US liquid pints = 48 fluid ounces

  • 4 US liquid pints = 8.452 UK pints

  • 5 US liquid pints = 0.833 BOE

  • 1 US dry pint = 0.551 liters

  • 2 US dry pints = 67.2 cubic inches

  • 3 US dry pints = 55.8 fluid ounces

  • 4 US dry pints = 4.128 UK pints

  • 5 US dry pints = 0.909 BOE.

The US pint, defined as exactly 473.176473 milliliters = 1/8 US liquid gallon.

Fluid Ounces: A Unit of Volume

Fluid ounces are a unit of volume that are used to measure liquids, such as water, milk, oil, wine, etc. They are also used to measure some dry goods, such as grains, fruits, nuts, etc. They are different from ounces, which are a unit of weight or mass. They are also different from liters, which are a larger unit of volume. They are also different from barrel of oil equivalent (BOE), which is a unit of energy based on the approximate energy released by burning one barrel of crude oil.

Definition of Fluid Ounces

A fluid ounce is a unit of volume or capacity in both the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. However, the size of a fluid ounce varies depending on the type of fluid ounce used:

  • A UK fluid ounce is equal to one twentieth of a UK pint in the imperial system of measurement. It is equivalent to 28.413 milliliters or 0.96076 US fluid ounces in the metric system.
  • A US fluid ounce is equal to one sixteenth of a US liquid pint in the US customary system of measurement. It is equivalent to 29.573 milliliters or 1.0408 UK fluid ounces in the metric system.
  • A US food labeling fluid ounce is exactly 30 milliliters.

History of Fluid Ounces

The origin of the term fluid ounce as a unit of measure is uncertain, but it may have derived from the Latin phrase fluida uncia, which means fluid ounce. Fluid ounces have been used since ancient times to store and transport various liquids and dry goods. The size and shape of fluid ounces varied depending on the type and quantity of the goods, the availability of materials, and the customs of different regions and countries.

The use of fluid ounces as a unit of measure dates back to the medieval times, when the European system of measurement was established. The standard size of these fluid ounces was based on the wine gallon, which was originally defined as the volume of eight pounds of wine at 62 °F. The fluid ounce was convenient for measuring and dividing smaller amounts of liquids and dry goods.

The use of fluid ounces as a unit of measure continued until the 20th century, when the metric system of measurement was adopted in most countries. The fluid ounce was gradually replaced by units such as liters, grams, etc. However, some countries and regions still use fluid ounces for certain types of liquids and dry goods, especially in the United States and the United Kingdom and Ireland and some Commonwealth nations.

How to Convert Fluid Ounces

To convert fluid ounces to other units of volume, one can use the following formulas:

  • To convert UK fluid ounces to liters: multiply by 0.028413

  • To convert UK fluid ounces to cubic inches: multiply by 1.7339

  • To convert UK fluid ounces to US fluid ounces: multiply by 0.96076

  • To convert UK fluid ounces to BOE: divide by 700

  • To convert US fluid ounces to liters: multiply by 0.029573

  • To convert US fluid ounces to cubic inches: multiply by 1.8047

  • To convert US fluid ounces to UK fluid ounces: multiply by 1.0408

  • To convert US fluid ounces to BOE: divide by 600

  • To convert US food labeling fluid ounces to liters: multiply by 0.03

  • To convert US food labeling fluid ounces to cubic inches: multiply by 1.831

  • To convert US food labeling fluid ounces to UK fluid ounces: multiply by 1.0559

  • To convert US food labeling fluid ounces to BOE: divide by 583

Where Fluid Ounces are Used

Fluid ounces are mainly used in some countries and regions that use the imperial system or the US customary system or the US food labeling system of measurement. They are often used for measuring and adding liquids such as water, milk, oil, wine, etc., and dry goods such as grains, fruits, nuts, etc., to recipes.

In some countries that use the metric system of measurement, such as Canada and Australia, fluid ounces are not commonly used or recognized. Instead, they use units such as liters, grams, etc.

Example Conversions of Fluid Ounces to Other Units

Here are some examples of converting fluid ounces to other units of volume:

  • 1 UK fl oz = 0.028413 liters

  • 2 UK fl oz = 3.4678 cubic inches

  • 3 UK fl oz = 2.8823 US fl oz

  • 4 UK fl oz = 0.0057 BOE

  • 1 US fl oz = 0.029573 liters

  • 2 US fl oz = 3.6094 cubic inches

  • 3 US fl oz = 3.1224 UK fl oz

  • 4 US fl oz = 0.0067 BOE

  • 1 US food labeling fl oz = 0.03 liters

  • 2 US food labeling fl oz = 3.662 cubic inches

  • 3 US food labeling fl oz = 3.1677 UK fl oz

  • 4 US food labeling fl oz = 0.0069 BOE.

The US fluid ounce, defined as 1/128 US gallon, equals to 29.5735295625 milliliters.



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