How to convert us pints to cubic inches
To convert a measurement in us pints to cubic inches, multiply the value by 28.875. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the liter.
For example, to convert 5 pt to cubic inches: 5 × 28.875 = 144.375 in³.
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).
What is a cubic inch?
A cubic inch is an imperial and US customary unit of volume equal to the space of a cube one inch on each side, exactly 16.387064 milliliters. The cubic inch was the traditional way to express American engine displacement (e.g. a '350 cubic inch' V8) before the metric liter became common. It remains in use in US manufacturing and packaging.
Common uses of cubic inches include: Classic and American V8 engine displacement; Packaging and box volume in the US; Woodworking and material volume; Compressor and pump specifications.
US Pints to cubic inches worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 pt = 28.875 in³ 5 pt = 144.375 in³ 10 pt = 288.75 in³ 50 pt = 1,443.75 in³ 100 pt = 2,887.5 in³
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic inches are in one us pint?
One us pint (pt) equals 28.875 cubic inches (in³). Multiply any value in us pints by 28.875 to convert to cubic inches.
How do I convert us pints to cubic inches?
Multiply the value in us pints by 28.875. For example, 5 pt × 28.875 = 144.375 in³.
How do I convert cubic inches to us pints?
Multiply the value in cubic inches by 0.034632034632, or divide by 28.875. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the us pint to cubic inch 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 pints to cubic inches?
The formula is: in³ = pt × 28.875. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the liter.