A U.S. pint (16 fl oz) holds about 10.67 standard 1.5 oz shots, usually rounded to “around 10–11 shots.”

Quick Scoop: How Many Shots in a Pint?

  • In the U.S., a pint = 16 fluid ounces.
  • A standard U.S. shot = 1.5 fluid ounces.
  • 16 ÷ 1.5 ≈ 10.67 → about 10–11 shots in a pint.

However, people often mix up a true liquid pint with a “pint” liquor bottle.

Pint glass vs “pint” liquor bottle

  • True liquid pint (glass, measuring cup):
    • 16 fl oz ÷ 1.5 fl oz per shot ≈ 10.67 shots.
  • Typical pint liquor bottle (375 ml ≈ 12.7 fl oz):
    • 12–12.7 fl oz ÷ 1.5 fl oz per shot ≈ 8 shots.

So:

  • Pint glass of liquid → ~10–11 shots.
  • Pint bottle of liquor (375 ml) → ~8 shots.

Why the number can change

It depends on:

  1. Shot size where you are
    • 1.5 oz standard in much of the U.S. → ~10.7 shots per 16 oz.
 * 1.25 oz pours → closer to 12–13 shots per 16 oz.

 * 1 oz regulated shots (like some U.S. states) → 16 shots per pint.
  1. Country and bar rules
    • Some European bars use 25 ml shots (~0.85 oz) → roughly 18–19 shots per pint.

Simple rule of thumb

  • If you’re talking about a 375 ml liquor “pint” : think 8 shots.
  • If you’re talking about a full 16 oz pint of liquid : think 10–11 shots.

Bottom note: Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.