Why is an American pint smaller than a British pint?
Question #144808. Asked by lonely-lady.
Last updated Nov 01 2017.
Originally posted Nov 01 2017 9:36 AM.
markswood
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markswood 17 year member
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The US was using English Units of measurement from inception and the UK (and Commonwealth) switched to Imperial Units with the British Weights and Measure Act in 1824. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pint
Nov 01 2017, 9:58 AM
dg_dave
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dg_dave 24 year member
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It takes 20 fluid ounces to make an imperial pint, but only 16 to make a US pint.