Pints to Milliliters Converter
Convert between pints and milliliters 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
• 1 UK pint = 568.261 milliliters
• 1 milliliter = 0.002113 US pints
• 1 milliliter = 0.001760 UK pints
• UK pints are approximately 20% larger than US pints
Common Conversions (US Pints)
| Pints | Milliliters | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 pt | 236.59 mL | Half pint (1 cup) |
| 1 pt | 473.18 mL | 1 US pint |
| 2 pt | 946.35 mL | 2 US pints (1 quart) |
| 4 pt | 1892.71 mL | 4 US pints (half gallon) |
| 8 pt | 3785.41 mL | 8 US pints (1 gallon) |
| 16 pt | 7570.82 mL | 16 US pints (2 gallons) |
Unit Systems
US Pint
1 US pint = 473.176 mL
1 US pint = 16 fl oz
2 pints = 1 US quart
8 pints = 1 US gallon
UK (Imperial) Pint
1 UK pint = 568.261 mL
1 UK pint = 20 fl oz
2 pints = 1 UK quart
8 pints = 1 UK gallon
Milliliter (Metric)
1 milliliter = 0.001 L
1000 mL = 1 liter
1 mL = 1 cubic centimeter
29.574 mL = 1 US fl oz
Conversion Tips
Milliliters are commonly used in cooking and medicine
UK pints contain about 95 more mL than US pints
1 US pint is close to 2 cups (473 mL)
Always specify which pint system for accuracy
Understanding Pints to Milliliters Conversion
What are Pints and Milliliters?
Pints are traditional units of volume used in the US and UK for measuring liquids, particularly beverages. Milliliters are metric units of volume, commonly used worldwide for precise measurements in cooking, medicine, and science.
Why Different Pint Sizes?
The US pint (473.176 mL) and UK pint (568.261 mL) differ because they're based on different gallon standards. The UK imperial pint is larger, making a UK "pint of beer" contain about 20% more liquid than a US pint.
Practical Applications
- •Recipe conversions and cooking measurements
- •Beverage servings and bar measurements
- •Medical and pharmaceutical dosing
- •International recipe and nutrition information
Conversion Formulas
US Pints to Milliliters:
mL = US Pints × 473.176
UK Pints to Milliliters:
mL = UK Pints × 568.261
Inverse Conversions:
- mL ÷ 473.176 = US Pints
- mL ÷ 568.261 = UK Pints
- 1 mL = 0.002113 US pints
- 1 mL = 0.001760 UK pints
Important Note
When following recipes or preparing beverages, always verify whether the measurement refers to US or UK pints. The 95 mL difference can significantly affect the outcome, especially in baking and precise cocktail recipes.