Pints to Gallons Converter
Convert between pints and gallons instantly with support for US and UK units
Volume Converter
1 US pint = 473.176 mL
1 US gallon = 3.785 L
Conversion Result
Quick Conversion Facts
• In both US and UK systems: 1 gallon = 8 pints
• 1 US pint ≈ 0.833 UK pints
• 1 UK pint ≈ 1.201 US pints
• Half-pints: 16 half-pints = 1 gallon
• Quarts: 2 pints = 1 quart
Common Conversions (US System)
| Pints | Gallons | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.125 gal | 1 pint |
| 2 pt | 0.25 gal | 2 pints (1 quart) |
| 4 pt | 0.5 gal | 4 pints (half gallon) |
| 8 pt | 1 gal | 8 pints (1 gallon) |
| 16 pt | 2 gal | 16 pints (2 gallons) |
| 32 pt | 4 gal | 32 pints (4 gallons) |
Unit Systems
US System
1 US gallon = 8 US pints
1 US pint = 473.176 mL
1 US gallon = 3.785 L
UK System
1 UK gallon = 8 UK pints
1 UK pint = 568.261 mL
1 UK gallon = 4.546 L
Conversion Tips
To convert pints to gallons, divide by 8
To convert gallons to pints, multiply by 8
UK pints are about 20% larger than US pints
Always specify which system you're using
Understanding Pints to Gallons Conversion
What are Pints and Gallons?
Pints (pt) and gallons (gal) are units of volume commonly used to measure liquids. Both units exist in the US customary and imperial (UK) systems, but they have different definitions in each system.
Why Two Systems?
The US customary system and the imperial system have different historical origins. The US system was standardized before the UK's imperial system was formally defined in 1824, leading to slightly different measurements for the same unit names.
Practical Applications
- •Cooking and baking recipes
- •Beverage measurements (beer, milk)
- •Fuel and automotive fluids
- •Chemical and laboratory measurements
Conversion Formulas
Same System:
Gallons = Pints ÷ 8
Pints = Gallons × 8
Cross-System Conversions:
- 1 US pint = 0.832674 UK pints
- 1 UK pint = 1.20095 US pints
- 1 US gallon = 0.832674 UK gallons
- 1 UK gallon = 1.20095 US gallons
Important Note
When converting between pints and gallons, always ensure you're working within the same measurement system (US or UK) unless you account for the difference in their definitions.