How to convert us pints to imperial gallons
To convert a measurement in us pints to imperial gallons, multiply the value by 0.104084273079. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the liter.
For example, to convert 5 pt to imperial gallons: 5 × 0.104084273079 = 0.520421365393 imp gal.
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 imperial gallon?
An imperial gallon is a British unit of volume equal to exactly 4.54609 liters, about 20% larger than the US gallon. The imperial gallon was defined in 1824 as the volume of ten pounds of water. It is still used in the UK and several Commonwealth countries, which is why UK 'miles per gallon' figures look higher than US ones.
Common uses of imperial gallons include: Fuel and fuel-economy figures in the UK and Canada; Historical and Commonwealth liquid measures; Comparing UK vs US gallon quantities; Agricultural and industrial liquid volumes.
US Pints to imperial gallons worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 pt = 0.104084273079 imp gal 5 pt = 0.520421365393 imp gal 10 pt = 1.040843 imp gal 50 pt = 5.204214 imp gal 100 pt = 10.408427 imp gal
Frequently asked questions
How many imperial gallons are in one us pint?
One us pint (pt) equals 0.104084273079 imperial gallons (imp gal). Multiply any value in us pints by 0.104084273079 to convert to imperial gallons.
How do I convert us pints to imperial gallons?
Multiply the value in us pints by 0.104084273079. For example, 5 pt × 0.104084273079 = 0.520421365393 imp gal.
How do I convert imperial gallons to us pints?
Multiply the value in imperial gallons by 9.607599, or divide by 0.104084273079. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the us pint to imperial gallon 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 imperial gallons?
The formula is: imp gal = pt × 0.104084273079. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the liter.