How to convert us gallons to us pints
To convert a measurement in us gallons to us pints, multiply the value by 8. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the liter.
For example, to convert 5 gal to us pints: 5 × 8 = 40 pt.
What is a us gallon?
A US gallon is a US customary unit of volume equal to 4 quarts, 128 fluid ounces, or exactly 3.785411784 liters. The US gallon is based on the old English wine gallon of 231 cubic inches. It is smaller than the imperial gallon used in the UK and Commonwealth, a frequent source of fuel-economy confusion.
Common uses of us gallons include: Fuel sold at the pump in the US; Milk, water, and beverage jug sizes; Paint and household liquid quantities; Vehicle fuel-economy figures (miles per gallon).
What is a us pint?
A US pint is a US customary unit of volume equal to half a quart, 16 fluid ounces, or about 0.473 liters. The pint (from the Latin 'pincta') has long been the standard glass of beer and serving of ice cream in the US. The US pint is about 20% smaller than the imperial pint served in UK pubs.
Common uses of us pints include: Beer and beverage servings in the US; Ice cream and dairy container sizes; Berry and produce sales by the pint; Blood donation volumes (about one pint).
US Gallons to us pints worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 gal = 8 pt 5 gal = 40 pt 10 gal = 80 pt 50 gal = 400 pt 100 gal = 800 pt
Frequently asked questions
How many us pints are in one us gallon?
One us gallon (gal) equals 8 us pints (pt). Multiply any value in us gallons by 8 to convert to us pints.
How do I convert us gallons to us pints?
Multiply the value in us gallons by 8. For example, 5 gal × 8 = 40 pt.
How do I convert us pints to us gallons?
Multiply the value in us pints by 0.125, or divide by 8. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the us gallon to us pint conversion exact?
Conversions between metric volumes are exact by definition. US and imperial volumes are defined exactly relative to the liter, so these factors are exact.
What is the formula for us gallons to us pints?
The formula is: pt = gal × 8. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the liter.