Ounces to Pints Conversion Calculator

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How to Convert Ounces to Pints

Since ounces are a unit of mass and pints are a unit of volume, which are different physical quantities, we need to know one more physical quantity of the ingredient or substance to convert between them. In this case, we need to account for the density of the substance whenever we do a conversion.

Therefore, to convert between ounces and pints of an ingredient or substance, we must either multiply or divide by its density, depending on which direction we are performing the conversion.

Ounces to Pints Formula

To convert a measurement in ounces to pints, divide the weight by the density of the ingredient or material. Note that in order for this to work, the density must be in ounces per pint (oz/pt).

If the density is given in grams per milliliter (g/mL), then first multiply the density by 16.6908 to convert to oz/pt.

For a density given in g/mL, you can use this simple formula to convert:

pints = ounces16.6908 × density

Thus, the volume in pints is equal to the weight in ounces divided by 16.6908 times the density (in g/mL) of the ingredient, substance, or material.

For example, here's how to convert 5 ounces to pints for an ingredient with a density of 0.7 g/mL.

pints = 5 oz16.6908 × 0.7 g/mL = 0.428 pt

This formula is for converting ounces in weight, if you're trying to convert a volume measurement in fluid ounces, try our fluid ounces to pints calculator.

Ounce to Pint Conversion Table

Ounce measurements converted to pints for commonly used cooking and baking ingredients.
Weight in Ounces: Volume in Pints of:
WaterMilkCooking OilAll Purpose FlourGranulated Sugar
1 oz0.06 pt0.058 pt0.068 pt0.113 pt0.071 pt
2 oz0.12 pt0.116 pt0.136 pt0.227 pt0.142 pt
3 oz0.18 pt0.175 pt0.204 pt0.34 pt0.213 pt
4 oz0.24 pt0.233 pt0.272 pt0.453 pt0.283 pt
5 oz0.3 pt0.291 pt0.34 pt0.566 pt0.354 pt
6 oz0.359 pt0.349 pt0.408 pt0.68 pt0.425 pt
7 oz0.419 pt0.407 pt0.477 pt0.793 pt0.496 pt
8 oz0.479 pt0.465 pt0.545 pt0.906 pt0.567 pt
9 oz0.539 pt0.524 pt0.613 pt1.019 pt0.638 pt
10 oz0.599 pt0.582 pt0.681 pt1.133 pt0.709 pt
11 oz0.659 pt0.64 pt0.749 pt1.246 pt0.78 pt
12 oz0.719 pt0.698 pt0.817 pt1.359 pt0.85 pt
13 oz0.779 pt0.756 pt0.885 pt1.472 pt0.921 pt
14 oz0.839 pt0.814 pt0.953 pt1.586 pt0.992 pt
15 oz0.899 pt0.873 pt1.021 pt1.699 pt1.063 pt
16 oz0.959 pt0.931 pt1.089 pt1.812 pt1.134 pt
17 oz1.019 pt0.989 pt1.157 pt1.925 pt1.205 pt
18 oz1.078 pt1.047 pt1.225 pt2.039 pt1.276 pt
19 oz1.138 pt1.105 pt1.294 pt2.152 pt1.347 pt
20 oz1.198 pt1.163 pt1.362 pt2.265 pt1.417 pt

When to Convert Ounces to Pints

Ounces and pints are both commonly used to measure cooking ingredients.

For cooking applications, most chefs suggest measuring dry ingredients by weight rather than volume to improve accuracy in the measurements.[1] The density of dry ingredients can vary for a variety of reasons, such as compaction and clumping.

The best way to ensure an accurate conversion is to use a scale. When a scale is not available, a calculator like the one above is a good way to estimate the weight to volume conversion.

Another useful application of weight and volume conversions is chemistry. When performing chemical reactions by combining separate chemicals to produce a new chemical, one must know the exact amount of each chemical to add in order to maximize the yield of the reaction.

It is common to mix powdered chemicals with liquid, or aqueous, chemicals, and this is where it becomes very useful to convert between weights and volumes.[2]

Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

What Is an Ounce?

One ounce is a unit of mass/weight equal to 1/16 of a pound or 28.349523 grams. The common ounce should not be confused with the troy ounce, which is equal to 1/12 of a troy pound.[3]

The ounce is a US customary and imperial unit of mass. Ounces can be abbreviated as oz; for example, 1 ounce can be written as 1 oz.

An ounce is frequently referred to as a unit of weight. While technically, an ounce is a measure of mass, and weight is actually a measure of force, the two are equivalent as long as we are performing our calculations on Earth.

For example, an object with a mass of 1 ounce weighs 1 ounce on Earth, but only weighs one-sixth of that on the moon, yet still has the same mass.

Learn more about ounces.

What Is a Pint?

The US liquid pint is a unit of fluid volume equal to one-eighth of a gallon, one-half of a quart, or two cups. The liquid pint should not be confused with the dry pint (US) or the imperial pint, which are different units.

The pint is a US customary unit of volume. Pints can be abbreviated as pt; for example, 1 pint can be written as 1 pt.

Learn more about pints.

References

  1. National Institute of Standards & Technology, Culinary Measurement Tips, https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/culinary-measurement-tips
  2. CK-12 Foundation, Introductory Chemistry (CK-12) - 12.6: Mass-Volume Stoichiometry, https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_Chemistry/Introductory_Chemistry_(CK-12)/12%3A_Stoichiometry/12.06%3A_Mass-Volume_Stoichiometry
  3. James Bucki, Troy Ounce vs. Ounce, The Spruce, https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/troy-ounce-vs-ounce-4588158

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