The imperial fluid ounce is a unit of volume from the imperial measurement system, traditionally used in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries. One imperial fluid ounce is equal to 28.4131 milliliters, which makes it slightly larger than the US fluid ounce (approximately 29.57 mL in the US system). It's commonly abbreviated as fl oz and was widely used for measuring liquids in recipes, packaging, and day-to-day household tasks.
Uses: The imperial fluid ounce was once a standard unit in British kitchens, used to measure ingredients such as milk, oil, and other cooking liquids. While most modern recipes in the UK now use milliliters or grams, many older or traditional recipes still list quantities in fluid ounces. This makes the unit especially relevant for those cooking from classic British cookbooks or following long-standing family recipes.
The imperial fluid ounce still appears on many UK labels, especially for drinks, personal care products, and older medicinal packaging. Whether you're following a traditional recipe or measuring from labeled packaging, knowing how this unit works helps you convert accurately and maintain consistency.
The pint (US) is a unit of volume in the U.S. customary system, primarily used to measure liquids. One US pint equals 16 US fluid ounces or approximately 473.176 milliliters. It's commonly abbreviated as pt, and it's exactly half the size of a US quart and one-eighth of a US gallon.
The pint is a familiar unit across both home kitchens and the food industry. The US pint is a versatile unit that fits neatly between smaller spoon-based measures and larger containers. It’s commonly used for ingredients like cream, soup, or juice, and often appears on labels for drinks, sauces, and frozen foods. Whether you’re cooking at home or checking a container in the fridge, the pint is a familiar and practical size for everyday use.
Uses: In American cooking, the pint is often used to measure ingredients like soup stock, juice, buttermilk, and even berries. Many recipes call for a pint when dealing with moderate amounts of liquids or soft solids that don't require precise weight-based measurements.
Outside of recipes, the pint appears on containers of ice cream, sour cream, and salad dressing. It's also the standard serving size for draft beer in many U.S. bars and restaurants. In both home and commercial kitchens, the pint remains a reliable and versatile unit for portioning and preparation.
1 fl oz (imp) = 0.060048 pt
Let’s say you want to convert 100 fl oz (imp) to pt.
Using the formula:
100 × 0.060048 = 6.005 pt
So, 100 fl oz (imp) is approximately 6.005 pt.
| Fluid Ounce (Imperial) (fl oz (imp)) | Pint (US) (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 fl oz (imp) | 0.06 pt |
| 2 fl oz (imp) | 0.12 pt |
| 3 fl oz (imp) | 0.18 pt |
| 4 fl oz (imp) | 0.24 pt |
| 5 fl oz (imp) | 0.3 pt |
| 6 fl oz (imp) | 0.36 pt |
| 7 fl oz (imp) | 0.42 pt |
| 8 fl oz (imp) | 0.48 pt |
| 9 fl oz (imp) | 0.54 pt |
| 10 fl oz (imp) | 0.6 pt |
| 11 fl oz (imp) | 0.661 pt |
| 12 fl oz (imp) | 0.721 pt |
| 13 fl oz (imp) | 0.781 pt |
| 14 fl oz (imp) | 0.841 pt |
| 15 fl oz (imp) | 0.901 pt |