Why Are Uk And Us Pints Different?
The UK and US pints are different because they have different historical origins. The UK pint is based on the ale gallon, which was defined in the 15th century as the volume of eight pounds of wheat and was used for measuring beer and ale. The US pint, on the other hand, is based on the Winchester measure, which was adopted in 1696 in England and used to measure grains and dry goods. The US pint was later redefined in 1824 as the volume of one pound of water at its maximum density, while the UK pint remained based on the ale gallon. Today, a UK pint is equivalent to 20 fluid ounces, while a US pint is equivalent to 16 fluid ounces.