Growlers to Six Packs Converter

How to Convert Growlers to Six Packs

Converting growlers to six packs helps you compare the value and quantity of craft beer purchases. A growler holds 64 fluid ounces, while a six pack contains six 12-ounce beers totaling 72 fluid ounces. This makes a growler slightly less than one six pack.

The Conversion Formula

The formula to convert growlers to six packs is based on their fluid ounce equivalents:

This simplifies to:

Since one growler contains 64 fluid ounces and one six pack contains 72 fluid ounces (6 x 12 oz), each growler equals approximately 0.89 six packs.

Understanding Six Packs

A six pack is one of the most common retail units for beer, containing six 12-ounce bottles or cans. At 72 fluid ounces total, it's a convenient quantity for personal consumption or small gatherings. The six pack has been a standard beer package since the 1940s when it became popular as an easy-to-carry option for consumers.

Why Convert Growlers to Six Packs?

This conversion is useful in several scenarios:

• Price comparison: Compare the cost of craft growlers to packaged six packs
• Shopping decisions: Determine if a growler offers better value than buying six packs
• Party planning: Convert growler quantities to familiar six pack measurements
• Inventory comparison: Understand your beer supply in common retail terms

Quick Reference

Here are some key facts to remember:

• 1 growler = 64 fluid ounces = approximately 0.89 six packs
• 1 six pack = 72 fluid ounces = 6 beers (12 oz each)
• 1.125 growlers = 1 six pack (exactly)
• 9 growlers = 8 six packs = 2 cases (exactly)
• 4 six packs = 1 case = 4.5 growlers