Pint (US) to Liter Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert US pints to liters with our free online volume converter.
Pint (US) to Liter Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Pint (US)).
- The converted value in Liter 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 Liter
Converting Pint (US) to Liter involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Pint (US) = 0.473176 litersExample Calculation:
Convert 10 US pints: 10 × 0.473176 = 4.731765 liters
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What is a Pint (US) and a Liter?
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 liter (symbol L or l) is a metric unit of volume. It is defined as exactly one cubic decimeter (1 dm³), which is equivalent to 1,000 cubic centimeters (cm³) or 0.001 cubic meters (m³). The liter is commonly used for measuring liquids and sometimes granulated solids.
Note: The Pint (US) is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Liter belongs to the metric (SI) system.
History of the Pint (US) and Liter
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 liter was introduced in France in 1795 as one of the new 'republican measures' and was defined as one cubic decimeter. The original symbol was 'l', but the symbol 'L' was adopted by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1979 to avoid confusion with the number '1'. While not an official SI unit (the SI unit for volume is the cubic meter), it is accepted for use with the SI.
Common Uses for US pints and liters
Explore the typical applications for both Pint (US) (imperial/US) and Liter (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 liters
- Beverages: Measuring beverages (water bottles, soda, milk cartons).
- Automotive: Engine displacement in vehicles.
- Containers: Volume of backpacks and containers.
- Laboratory: Laboratory measurements for liquids.
- Fuel: Fuel volume at gas stations in most countries.
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 Liter (L)
Is a liter exactly 1 kilogram of water?
Approximately, yes, but not exactly. The original definition of the kilogram was based on the mass of one liter of water at its maximum density (around 4°C). However, the definition of the kilogram has since been refined based on fundamental physical constants. So, 1 liter of water has a mass very close to 1 kg under specific conditions, but it's not the definition.
What is the difference between L and l as symbols for liter?
Both are accepted symbols for the liter. 'L' was officially sanctioned to reduce ambiguity with the numeral '1', especially in print, but 'l' is still commonly used, particularly in scientific contexts where the font makes it distinct.
How does a liter relate to a cubic meter?
1 cubic meter (m³) is equal to 1,000 liters (L). Conversely, 1 liter is equal to 0.001 cubic meters.
Conversion Table: Pint (US) to Liter
| Pint (US) (pt) | Liter (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.473 |
| 5 | 2.366 |
| 10 | 4.732 |
| 25 | 11.829 |
| 50 | 23.659 |
| 100 | 47.318 |
| 500 | 236.588 |
| 1,000 | 473.177 |