Pints to Liters Converter β€” pt to L

Pint (US) (pt)
Liter (L)

1 pt = 0.473176 L

Common Pint (US) to Liter Conversions

  • 1 pint = 0.4732 liters
  • 1.5 pints = 0.7098 liters
  • 2 pints = 0.9464 liters
  • 3 pints = 1.4195 liters
  • 4 pints (1/2 gallon) = 1.8927 liters
  • 5 pints = 2.3659 liters
  • 6 pints = 2.8391 liters
  • 8 pints (1 gallon) = 3.7854 liters
  • 10 pints = 4.7318 liters

Pint (US) to Liter Reference Table

Pint (US) (pt)Liter (L)
0.50.2366
10.4732
1.50.7098
20.9464
2.51.183
31.4195
3.51.6561
41.8927
52.3659
62.8391
73.3123
83.7854
104.7318
125.6781
157.0977
167.5708
209.4635
2411.3562
3215.1416
4822.7125

How to Convert Pint (US) to Liter

To convert US pints to liters, multiply the number of pints by 0.473176.

1 pt = 0.473176 L

Convert 6 pints to liters: 6 Γ— 0.473176 = 2.84 liters

Convert a half-gallon (4 pints) to liters: 4 Γ— 0.473176 = 1.89 liters

To convert liters to US pints, divide the liters by 0.473176, or multiply by 2.11338.

Real-World Comparisons

\u2022 1 US pint (473 mL) is a standard beer glass or a pint of ice cream.

\u2022 1 UK pint (568 mL) is larger β€” about 20% more than a US pint.

\u2022 2 pints (946 mL) is almost 1 liter.

\u2022 8 pints (3.785 L) equals 1 US gallon.

The pint is a traditional unit of volume used in the US and UK, particularly for beer, milk, and ice cream. However, the US pint and UK pint are different sizes β€” a fact that catches many travelers off guard.

US Pint vs. UK Pint

A US pint is 473.176 mL (16 US fluid ounces), while a UK (imperial) pint is 568.261 mL (20 imperial fluid ounces). That’s a 20% difference! A British pint of beer is noticeably larger than an American one. This converter uses US pints β€” if you need UK pints, multiply liters by 1.75975.

Beer and Pub Culture

In British and Irish pubs, beer is served in pints (568 mL) and half-pints (284 mL). In America, a "pint" of draft beer is 16 fl oz (473 mL). In continental Europe, beer is typically served in metric sizes: 250 mL, 330 mL, or 500 mL. Knowing these equivalents helps when ordering abroad.

Ice Cream

In the US, ice cream is commonly sold by the pint (473 mL). Premium brands like Ben & Jerry’s are famous for their pint containers. In metric countries, the equivalent is typically a 500 mL tub β€” slightly larger than a US pint.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many liters in a pint?

One US pint equals approximately 0.4732 liters. One UK pint equals approximately 0.5683 liters.

How many pints in a liter?

There are approximately 2.113 US pints in 1 liter, or about 1.76 UK pints.

Is a US pint the same as a UK pint?

No. A US pint is 473 mL (16 US fl oz) while a UK pint is 568 mL (20 imperial fl oz). The UK pint is about 20% larger.

How many pints in a gallon?

There are 8 US pints in a US gallon, and 8 UK pints in a UK gallon.

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