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US Pints to Liters Converter

Convert us pints to liters instantly. 1 pt = 0.473176473 L. Enter any value and get an accurate result with a reference table for common conversions.

How to convert us pints to liters

To convert a measurement in us pints to liters, multiply the value by 0.473176473. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the liter.

For example, to convert 5 pt to liters: 5 × 0.473176473 = 2.365882 L.

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 liter?

A liter is a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters or one cubic decimeter, about 0.264 US gallons. Introduced in France in 1795, the liter was originally defined as the volume of one kilogram of water. It is accepted for use with the SI and is the everyday unit of volume for liquids across most of the world.

Common uses of liters include: Beverage and bottle sizes; Fuel sold at the pump in most countries; Engine displacement (e.g. a 2.0 L engine); Cooking and liquid recipe quantities.

US Pints to liters worked examples

Here are some common values converted:

1 pt = 0.473176473 L 5 pt = 2.365882 L 10 pt = 4.731765 L 50 pt = 23.658824 L 100 pt = 47.317647 L

Frequently asked questions

How many liters are in one us pint?

One us pint (pt) equals 0.473176473 liters (L). Multiply any value in us pints by 0.473176473 to convert to liters.

How do I convert us pints to liters?

Multiply the value in us pints by 0.473176473. For example, 5 pt × 0.473176473 = 2.365882 L.

How do I convert liters to us pints?

Multiply the value in liters by 2.113376, or divide by 0.473176473. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.

Is the us pint to liter 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 liters?

The formula is: L = pt × 0.473176473. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the liter.

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