A standard U.S. liquid pint contains 16 fluid ounces, and a typical shot size in the U.S. is 1.5 fluid ounces. Dividing 16 ounces by 1.5 ounces per shot gives approximately 10.67 shots in a pint
. However, there are variations depending on the context:
- For a pint-sized liquor bottle, which often holds 12 ounces (375 milliliters), there are typically 8 shots (12 รท 1.5 = 8)
- In terms of beer, a pint (16 ounces in the U.S.) is roughly equivalent to 8 to 10 shots by volume, but since beer has a lower alcohol concentration, the alcohol content is less than that of straight shots
- Shot sizes can vary by location, with some places using 1-ounce shots, which would increase the number of shots per pint to 16
In summary:
- 1 U.S. liquid pint (16 oz) = about 10.67 standard shots (1.5 oz each)
- 1 pint-sized liquor bottle (12 oz) = 8 shots
- Number of shots in a pint can vary based on shot size and type of beverage