Pint (US) to Cubic meter Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert US pints to cubic meters with our free online volume converter.
Pint (US) to Cubic meter Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Pint (US)).
- The converted value in Cubic meter 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 Pint (US) to Cubic meter
Converting Pint (US) to Cubic meter involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Pint (US) = 0.000473176 cubic metersExample Calculation:
Convert 10 US pints: 10 × 0.000473176 = 0.00473176 cubic meters
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What is a Pint (US) and a Cubic meter?
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.
The cubic meter (symbol m³) is the SI derived unit of volume. It is the volume of a cube with edges one meter in length. It represents a large volume and is often used for measuring capacities of containers, volumes of construction materials, or flow rates.
Note: The Pint (US) is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Cubic meter belongs to the metric (SI) system.
History of the Pint (US) and Cubic meter
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).
The cubic meter is derived directly from the meter, the SI base unit of length, which has a history dating back to the French Revolution. As the standard unit of volume within the International System of Units (SI), established in 1960, the cubic meter is the foundation upon which other metric volume units (like the liter) are often related or defined (1 m³ = 1000 L).
Common Uses for US pints and cubic meters
Explore the typical applications for both Pint (US) (imperial/US) and Cubic meter (metric) to understand their common contexts.
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.
Common Uses for cubic meters
- Large Containers: Measuring the volume of large containers (shipping containers, swimming pools).
- Construction: Quantifying construction materials (concrete, gravel, soil).
- Architecture: Calculating the volume of rooms or buildings.
- Fluid Dynamics: Measuring water or gas flow rates (cubic meters per second/hour).
- Shipping: Cargo capacity for ships and trucks.
- Science & Engineering: Scientific and engineering calculations requiring SI units.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions 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).
About Cubic meter (m³)
How large is a cubic meter?
Imagine a cube that is 1 meter tall, 1 meter wide, and 1 meter deep. That volume is one cubic meter. It's equivalent to 1,000 liters or about 264 US gallons.
Is cubic meter the same as meter cubed?
Yes, these terms refer to the same unit, m³. 'Cubic meter' is the more common way to say it.
Why use cubic meters instead of liters?
The cubic meter is the official SI unit for volume, making it standard in many scientific and engineering fields requiring strict adherence to SI. It's also more practical for very large volumes where using liters would result in extremely large numbers.
Conversion Table: Pint (US) to Cubic meter
| Pint (US) (pt) | Cubic meter (m³) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 5 | 0.002 |
| 10 | 0.005 |
| 25 | 0.012 |
| 50 | 0.024 |
| 100 | 0.047 |
| 500 | 0.237 |
| 1,000 | 0.473 |