Gallon (UK) to Pint (US) Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert UK gallons to US pints with our free online volume converter.
Gallon (UK) to Pint (US) Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Gallon (UK)).
- The converted value in Pint (US) will appear automatically in the 'To' field.
- Use the dropdown menus to select different units within the Volume category.
- Click the swap button (⇌) to reverse the conversion direction.
How to Convert Gallon (UK) to Pint (US)
Converting Gallon (UK) to Pint (US) involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Gallon (UK) = 9.607599 US pintsExample Calculation:
Convert 10 UK gallons: 10 × 9.607599 = 96.07599 US pints
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What is a Gallon (UK) and a Pint (US)?
The UK gallon (Imperial gallon) is a unit of volume defined as 4.54609 litres.
The US liquid pint is a unit of volume in the United States customary system. It is defined as exactly 16 US fluid ounces, or 2 US cups. This is equivalent to approximately 473.18 milliliters (mL). Note that this differs from the US dry pint and the UK imperial pint.
Note: The Gallon (UK) is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Pint (US) belongs to the imperial/US customary system.
History of the Gallon (UK) and Pint (US)
The Imperial gallon was defined based on the volume of 10 pounds of distilled water weighed in air with brass weights with the barometer standing at 30 inches of mercury and at a temperature of 62 °F.
The pint originates from the Old French word 'pinte' and possibly Latin 'picta' meaning 'painted', referring to marks on containers. The US liquid pint derives from the English wine gallon system, which was adopted by the US after independence. It was later formally defined relative to the US gallon (1 US gallon = 8 US pints).
Common Uses for UK gallons and US pints
Explore the typical applications for both Gallon (UK) (imperial/US) and Pint (US) (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.
Common Uses for UK gallons
- Fuel Measurement: Used for measuring fuel (petrol, diesel) in the UK and some Commonwealth countries.
- Beverages: Selling milk and other beverages in large containers in the UK.
- Household Liquids: Measuring paint and other household liquids.
- Pools & Water: Pool capacity and water usage measurements in the UK.
- Industry: Some industrial applications in countries using the Imperial system.
Common Uses for US pints
- Beverages: Commonly used for serving drinks like beer and milk in the US.
- Cooking: Used for measuring larger liquid quantities in recipes.
- Food Packaging: Ice cream and some other products are often sold in pint containers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Gallon (UK) (gal)
Is a UK gallon the same as a US gallon?
No, the UK (Imperial) gallon is defined as 4.54609 liters, while the US liquid gallon is defined as 3.785411784 liters. The UK gallon is approximately 20% larger than the US gallon.
How many pints are in a UK gallon?
There are exactly 8 Imperial pints in 1 UK (Imperial) gallon. This is the same number as in the US system, but since the Imperial pint is larger than the US pint, the total volume differs.
When did the UK adopt the Imperial gallon?
The Imperial gallon was established in 1824 as part of the British Weights and Measures Act, which standardized various units throughout the British Empire. Prior to this standardization, several different gallon measures were in use for different purposes.
About Pint (US) (pt)
How many fluid ounces are in a US liquid pint?
There are exactly 16 US customary fluid ounces (fl oz) in 1 US liquid pint.
How many cups are in a US liquid pint?
There are exactly 2 US customary cups in 1 US liquid pint.
Is a US liquid pint the same as a UK imperial pint?
No. The US liquid pint (~473.18 mL) is smaller than the UK imperial pint (~568.26 mL).
Conversion Table: Gallon (UK) to Pint (US)
| Gallon (UK) (gal) | Pint (US) (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9.608 |
| 5 | 48.038 |
| 10 | 96.076 |
| 25 | 240.19 |
| 50 | 480.38 |
| 100 | 960.76 |
| 500 | 4,803.8 |
| 1,000 | 9,607.599 |