Beer Measurement Conversions
Convert between ounces, pints, liters, bottles, kegs, and more. This guide covers key beer measurement units, conversion tables, examples, and tips for homebrewers and party planners.
Introduction
Beer is enjoyed worldwide in many different serving sizes and containers. Understanding how to convert between them is useful for homebrewing, party planning, and international travel.
Key Beer Units
- Ounce (oz): US fluid ounce = 29.57 mL; UK fluid ounce = 28.41 mL.
- Pint: US pint = 16 oz (473 mL); UK pint = 20 oz (568 mL).
- Liter (L): 1 L = 33.814 oz (US).
- Bottle: Common US bottle = 12 oz; European bottle = 330 mL.
- Keg: US half-barrel = 15.5 gal (1,984 oz); UK keg = 11 gal (1,408 oz).
Conversion Table
| Unit | Equivalent |
|---|
| 1 US pint | 16 oz (473 mL) |
| 1 UK pint | 20 oz (568 mL) |
| 1 L | 33.814 oz (US) |
| 1 US bottle | 12 oz (355 mL) |
| 1 Euro bottle | 330 mL (11.16 oz) |
| 1 US keg (half-barrel) | 15.5 gal (1,984 oz) |
| 1 UK keg | 11 gal (1,408 oz) |
Example Conversions
- How many 12 oz bottles in a US keg? 1,984 ÷ 12 = 165 bottles
- Convert 3 UK pints to liters: 3 × 568 = 1,704 mL = 1.704 L
- Convert 2 L to US pints: 2 × 33.814 ÷ 16 = 4.23 pints
Tips
- Always check if the pint is US or UK—they are different sizes.
- For parties, estimate 2 drinks per person per hour.
- Homebrewers: use metric for precision, but know common US/UK sizes.
FAQ
- Why are US and UK pints different? Historical measurement standards differ between countries.
- How many beers in a keg? Depends on bottle/can size; see the conversion table above.
