Pints to Liters Converter
Convert between pints and liters instantly with support for US and UK pints
Volume Converter
1 US pint = 473.176 mL
Metric unit of volume
Conversion Result
Quick Conversion Facts
• 1 US pint = 473.176 milliliters (0.473176 liters)
• 1 UK pint = 568.261 milliliters (0.568261 liters)
• 1 liter = 2.11338 US pints
• 1 liter = 1.75975 UK pints
• UK pints are approximately 20% larger than US pints
Common Conversions (US Pints)
| Pints | Liters | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.473176 L | 1 US pint |
| 2 pt | 0.946353 L | 2 US pints (1 quart) |
| 4 pt | 1.892706 L | 4 US pints (half gallon) |
| 8 pt | 3.785412 L | 8 US pints (1 gallon) |
| 16 pt | 7.570824 L | 16 US pints (2 gallons) |
| 20 pt | 9.463530 L | 20 US pints |
Unit Systems
US Pint
1 US pint = 473.176 mL
1 US pint = 0.473176 L
2 pints = 1 US quart
8 pints = 1 US gallon
UK (Imperial) Pint
1 UK pint = 568.261 mL
1 UK pint = 0.568261 L
2 pints = 1 UK quart
8 pints = 1 UK gallon
Liter (Metric)
1 liter = 1000 mL
1 liter = 100 cL
1 liter = 2.113 US pints
1 liter = 1.760 UK pints
Conversion Tips
UK pints are about 20% larger than US pints
Liters are part of the metric system
1 liter is slightly more than 2 US pints
Always specify which pint system you're using
Understanding Pints to Liters Conversion
What are Pints and Liters?
Pints are units of volume used primarily in the US and UK for measuring liquids, especially beverages. Liters are the standard metric unit of volume, used globally in scientific contexts and most countries.
Why Different Pints?
The US and UK (Imperial) pints differ due to historical measurement standards. The UK imperial pint was standardized in 1824, while the US kept the older wine gallon standard. This results in the UK pint being approximately 20% larger.
Practical Applications
- •Beverage serving sizes (beer, milk, juice)
- •Cooking and baking recipes
- •International recipe conversions
- •Brewing and distilling measurements
Conversion Formulas
US Pints to Liters:
Liters = US Pints × 0.473176
UK Pints to Liters:
Liters = UK Pints × 0.568261
Inverse Conversions:
- Liters ÷ 0.473176 = US Pints
- Liters ÷ 0.568261 = UK Pints
- 1 L = 2.11338 US pints
- 1 L = 1.75975 UK pints
Important Note
When converting between pints and liters for recipes or beverage measurements, always verify which pint system (US or UK) is being referenced, as the difference can significantly affect the outcome.