Forties to Cases Converter
Convert volume measurements from forties (40 oz bottles) to cases (24 x 12 oz) quickly and accurately. Enter any forties value and get the equivalent in cases of beer.
Common Forties to Cases Conversions
| Forties | Cases (24 x 12 oz) |
|---|---|
| 1 forty | 0.138889 cases |
| 5 forties | 0.694444 cases |
| 7.2 forties | 1 case |
| 10 forties | 1.388889 cases |
| 14.4 forties | 2 cases |
| 20 forties | 2.777778 cases |
| 36 forties | 5 cases |
| 50 forties | 6.944444 cases |
| 72 forties | 10 cases |
How to Convert Forties to Cases
Converting forties to cases is useful for understanding beer quantities in retail and wholesale terms. A forty contains 40 fluid ounces of beer, while a standard case contains 24 twelve-ounce bottles or cans (288 fluid ounces total).
The Conversion Formula
The formula to convert forties to cases is based on their fluid ounce equivalents:
This formula works because one forty equals 40 fluid ounces, and one case equals 288 fluid ounces (24 x 12 oz). The conversion factor is approximately 0.138889.
Example 1: Converting 10 Forties to Cases
cases = 10 x (40 / 288)
cases = 10 x 0.138889
Result: 1.388889 cases
Example 2: Converting 36 Forties to Cases
cases = 36 x (40 / 288)
cases = 36 x 0.138889
Result: 5 cases
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 is popular for individual consumption and is commonly associated with malt liquor brands. Each forty provides about 3.33 standard drinks worth of beer.
What Is a Case of Beer?
A standard case of beer contains 24 twelve-ounce bottles or cans, totaling 288 fluid ounces (approximately 8.5 liters or 2.25 gallons). Cases are the most common retail unit for purchasing beer in quantity and are used for pricing, inventory, and distribution purposes.
Why Convert Forties to Cases?
This conversion is useful for:
- Party Planning: Calculating total beer quantities needed
- Price Comparison: Comparing value between different package sizes
- Inventory Management: Converting between different retail units
- Event Catering: Estimating beverage requirements
Quick Reference
Key conversion facts:
- 1 case = 7.2 forties
- 1 forty = 0.139 cases (about 1/7 of a case)
- 1 case = 24 standard beers = 8 forties (rounded)
- 36 forties = 5 cases exactly