Pint (US) to Liter
Instantly convert Pint (US) (pt) to Liter (L). Free online converter with accurate results.
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Liter (L)
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L = pt × 0.473176
Quick Reference: Pint (US) to Liter
| pt | L |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.4732 |
| 5 | 2.3659 |
| 10 | 4.7318 |
| 25 | 11.8294 |
| 50 | 23.6588 |
| 100 | 47.3176 |
How to Convert Pint (US) to Liter
Formula:
L = pt × 0.473176
Example:
4 pt = 1.8927 L
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About Pint (US) and Liter
The pint is a traditional volume unit still used in the US and UK, particularly for beverages. One US pint equals approximately 0.473 liters, while one imperial pint equals approximately 0.568 liters.
Common Uses for This Conversion
Understanding beer serving sizes across countries, recipe conversions, and comparing dairy product sizes internationally.
💡Did You Know?
A British pint of beer is 20% larger than an American pint! This is why 'a pint' in a London pub gives you 568 mL, but in New York only 473 mL. Plan your pub crawls accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 US liquid pint = 473.18 ml (0.473 L). It contains 16 US fluid ounces. This is the standard size for milk, cream, heavy whipping cream, and ice cream sold in American grocery stores.
1 imperial pint = 568.26 ml (0.568 L). It contains 20 imperial fluid ounces — exactly 20% more than a US pint. A standard pint of beer or cider served in a British or Irish pub is this size.
2 US pints = 0.946 L (just under 1 litre — less than 1% away). 2 UK pints = 1.137 L (a little over 1 litre). In British recipes, '2 pints of milk' (1.137 L) is the classic base for a large béchamel or custard.
US pint = 473 ml; UK/imperial pint = 568 ml — 95 ml more, a 20% difference. Mixing them up in a recipe noticeably affects results: a US pint of cream in a British trifle gives only about 80% of the intended volume. Always check whether a recipe uses US or UK measurements.
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