Free Pints (US) to Liters Converter
A US liquid pint is 0.473176473 liters—vital for beer consumption, milk purchases, cream in recipes, and understanding portion sizes across continents.
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Quick answer
One US pint equals 0.473 liters. Multiply pints by 0.473 for liters. The UK imperial pint is larger at 0.568 liters, which is why pub servings differ from US bar pours.
Formula & method
liters = pints (us) × 0.473176473
- pt — value in pints (us)
- L — result in liters
- 0.473176473 — exact conversion factor (1 pt = 0.473176473 L)
To convert back, divide by 0.473176473 (1 L = 2.113376 pt).
Pints (US) to Liters — common values
| Pints (US) (pt) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.4732 L |
| 2 pt | 0.9464 L |
| 3 pt | 1.4195 L |
| 4 pt | 1.8927 L |
| 5 pt | 2.3659 L |
| 8 pt | 3.7854 L |
| 10 pt | 4.7318 L |
| 16 pt | 7.5708 L |
Examples
- Input
- 1 pt
- Result
- 0.4732 L
- Why
- 16 oz draft beer at a typical American bar
- Input
- 2 pt
- Result
- 0.9464 L
- Why
- A quart is 2 pints; a half gallon is 4 pints and a full gallon is 8 pints
- Input
- 0.5 pt
- Result
- 0.2366 L
- Why
- Small bottle of whiskey or brandy, common in flights or travel
- Input
- 4 pt
- Result
- 1.8927 L
- Why
- 4 pints = 2 quarts (half a gallon), a good pot size for batch cooking
Common mistakes
- Mixing up unit definitions — Uses the US liquid pint (0.473 L); a UK pint is 0.568 L.
- Rounding too early. Multiply by the full factor (0.473176473) first, then round only the final liters value.
- Converting the wrong way. This page goes Pints (US) → Liters; to go back, divide by 0.473176473.
Frequently asked questions
Why is a US pint different from a UK pint?
A US pint is 0.473 L; a UK (imperial) pint is 0.568 L. A UK pint is about 20% larger. This matters for beer—a 'pint' at a London pub is noticeably more than at a US bar.
How many pints are in a gallon?
Exactly 8 US pints equal 1 US gallon (8 × 0.473 = 3.785 L). A gallon is also 4 quarts or 16 cups.
What do the numbers on a milk jug mean?
A '1 pint' jug in the US is 16 fl oz. A '1 quart' is 32 fl oz or 2 pints. A '1 gallon' is 128 fl oz or 8 pints. Note: 'pint' and 'fluid ounce' measure volume, not weight.
Can I use pints for cooking recipes?
Yes. Many older US recipes use pints (especially for soups, stews, and drinks). 1 pint = 2 cups = 473 mL, making it easy to convert to modern metric or cup measurements.
Do all beers come in pint-sized glasses?
No. A 'pint glass' holds 16 fl oz (473 mL) and is the US standard for beer. But beer is also served in 12 oz cans, 10 oz glasses, or 20 oz glasses (imperial pint, outside the US).
How do cream and milk measurements work in US recipes?
Cream is often sold in half-pint (237 mL) or pint (473 mL) containers. Milk comes in quarts (946 mL) or gallons (3.785 L). Always check the label for exact volume.
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