Forties to Bombers Converter
Convert volume measurements from forties (40 oz bottles) to bombers (22 oz bottles) quickly and accurately. Enter any forties value and get the equivalent in bombers.
Common Forties to Bombers Conversions
| Forties | Bombers (22 oz) |
|---|---|
| 1 forty | 1.818182 bombers |
| 2 forties | 3.636364 bombers |
| 3 forties | 5.454545 bombers |
| 5 forties | 9.090909 bombers |
| 10 forties | 18.181818 bombers |
| 11 forties | 20 bombers |
| 20 forties | 36.363636 bombers |
| 22 forties | 40 bombers |
| 50 forties | 90.909091 bombers |
How to Convert Forties to Bombers
Converting forties to bombers is useful for comparing different craft beer bottle sizes. Both are popular large-format beer bottles, with forties containing 40 fluid ounces and bombers containing 22 fluid ounces.
The Conversion Formula
The formula to convert forties to bombers is based on their fluid ounce values:
This formula works because one forty equals 40 fluid ounces, and one bomber equals 22 fluid ounces. The conversion factor is approximately 1.818182.
Example 1: Converting 5 Forties to Bombers
bombers = 5 x (40 / 22)
bombers = 5 x 1.818182
Result: 9.090909 bombers
Example 2: Converting 11 Forties to Bombers
bombers = 11 x (40 / 22)
bombers = 11 x 1.818182
Result: 20 bombers
What Is a Forty?
A forty (also written as "40" or "40 oz") is a glass or plastic bottle containing 40 fluid ounces of beer, approximately 1.18 liters. This bottle size became popular in the United States, particularly for malt liquor and certain domestic beer brands. The forty represents a large single-serving format.
What Is a Bomber?
A bomber is a 22-ounce (approximately 650 ml) glass bottle commonly used for craft beers and specialty brews. The name "bomber" comes from its larger size compared to standard 12-ounce bottles. Bombers are popular in the craft beer industry because they provide enough beer for sharing while maintaining freshness better than larger formats.
Why Convert Forties to Bombers?
This conversion is useful for:
- Beer Comparisons: Understanding volume differences between bottle formats
- Craft Beer Planning: Calculating equivalent amounts when shopping
- Party Planning: Estimating serving sizes and quantities
- Value Assessment: Comparing prices across different bottle sizes
Size Comparison
Understanding how forties and bombers compare to other beer containers:
- 1 forty = 1.82 bombers
- 1 forty = 3.33 standard beers (12 oz)
- 1 bomber = 1.83 standard beers (12 oz)
- A forty is 81.8% larger than a bomber