Understanding Beer Measurements
A standard beer in the United States contains 12 fluid ounces (fl oz) of liquid. This measurement has become the industry standard for several reasons:
Common Beer Sizes
- Standard Can/Bottle: 12 fl oz (1 beer)
- Pint: 16 fl oz (1.33 beers)
- Bomber: 22 fl oz (1.83 beers)
- Forty: 40 fl oz (3.33 beers)
Quick Conversion Tips
- To convert fluid ounces to beers, divide by 12
- 1 beer = 12 fl oz
- Half a beer = 6 fl oz
- Quarter beer = 3 fl oz