Pints to Liters Calculator
Convert between pints and liters instantly. Perfect for cooking, brewing, bartending, and all your liquid measurement needs.
Step 1: Enter Volume
Conversion Formula
US Pint to Liter: 1 pt = 0.473176 L
UK Pint to Liter: 1 pt = 0.568261 L
Liter to US Pint: 1 L = 2.11338 pt
Liter to UK Pint: 1 L = 1.75975 pt
Step 2: Common Conversions
Did You Know?
The US pint is 16 fluid ounces, while the UK pint is 20 fluid ounces. This difference dates back to the 19th century when the US adopted its own measurement system.
Conversion Results
10 US Pints equals
Pints to Liters Conversion Table
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Conversion Formulas & History
Mathematical Formulas
US Pint to Liter: L = pt × 0.473176
UK Pint to Liter: L = pt × 0.568261
Liter to US Pint: pt = L × 2.11338
Liter to UK Pint: pt = L × 1.75975
Measurement History
The pint is a unit of volume in both the US customary and British imperial systems. The US liquid pint is approximately 473 mL while the imperial pint is approximately 568 mL. This difference stems from the British Weights and Measures Act of 1824.
Common Uses
Pints are commonly used for serving beverages (beer, cider, milk) in many English-speaking countries. Liters are the standard metric unit for liquid volume and are used worldwide for most liquid measurements.
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