How Much Is 1 Pint of Water in Ounces?
1 pint of water weighs 16.69 oz. This is based on water having a density of 236.59g per cup. Because pints measure volume and ounces measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 1 pint.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 pint of water
- 1 pint of water = 473.18g
- 1 × 473.18 = 473.18g
- Convert grams to ounces: 473.18 ÷ 28.3495 = 16.69 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For liquids, place your measuring cup on a flat surface and read at eye level. The bottom of the meniscus (the curve at the surface) should align with the measurement line.
Water at Different Amounts
How water scales across common pints measurements. Your amount (1 pint) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 pint of water (473.18g) is close in weight to a loaf of bread (450g).
Other Amounts of Water
Understanding the Units
What is a Pint?
US and UK pints are very different sizes. A US pint is 473 ml while a UK (imperial) pint is 568 ml, making the UK pint about 20% larger. A "pint of milk" in a British recipe is significantly more than in an American recipe.
What is an Ounce?
An ounce (oz) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 28.3495 grams or 1/16 of a pound. In cooking, "ounces" refers to weight (avoirdupois ounces), not fluid ounces which measure volume.