Gallon (US) to Pint (US) Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert US gallons to US pints with our free online volume converter.
Gallon (US) to Pint (US) Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Gallon (US)).
- 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 (US) to Pint (US)
Converting Gallon (US) to Pint (US) involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Gallon (US) = 8 US pintsExample Calculation:
Convert 10 US gallons: 10 × 8 = 80 US pints
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What is a Gallon (US) and a Pint (US)?
The US liquid gallon (symbol gal US) is a unit of volume in the United States customary units system. It is legally defined as 231 cubic inches, which is exactly equal to 3.785411784 liters. It is commonly used for measuring larger quantities of liquids, such as gasoline, milk, and paint.
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 (US) 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 (US) and Pint (US)
The gallon has ancient roots, evolving from various Roman and medieval units. The US liquid gallon is based on the wine gallon, which was standardized in England during the reign of Queen Anne in 1707 as 231 cubic inches. This definition was adopted by the United States. It differs from the Imperial gallon used in the UK and Canada.
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 US gallons and US pints
Explore the typical applications for both Gallon (US) (imperial/US) and Pint (US) (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.
Common Uses for US gallons
- US Fuel: Measuring fuel (gasoline, diesel) in the United States.
- US Beverages: Selling milk and other beverages in large containers in the US.
- Household Liquids: Measuring paint and other household liquids.
- Pools & Water: Pool capacity and water usage measurements in the US.
- Industry: Some industrial applications.
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 (US) (gal)
Is a US gallon the same as an Imperial gallon?
No. The US gallon (≈ 3.785 L) is smaller than the Imperial gallon (≈ 4.546 L). Always specify which gallon is being used if there's ambiguity.
How many quarts are in a US gallon?
There are exactly 4 US liquid quarts in 1 US liquid gallon.
How many liters are in a US gallon?
1 US liquid gallon is exactly 3.785411784 liters.
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 (US) to Pint (US)
| Gallon (US) (gal) | Pint (US) (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 |
| 5 | 40 |
| 10 | 80 |
| 25 | 200 |
| 50 | 400 |
| 100 | 800 |
| 500 | 4,000 |
| 1,000 | 8,000 |