Pint (US) to Quart Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert US pints to quarts with our free online volume converter.
Pint (US) to Quart Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Pint (US)).
- The converted value in Quart 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 Quart
Converting Pint (US) to Quart involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Pint (US) = 0.5 quarts
Example Calculation:
Convert 10 US pints: 10 × 0.5 = 5 quarts
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What is a Pint (US) and a Quart?
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 US liquid quart (symbol qt US) is a unit of volume in the United States customary units system. It is equal to one-quarter of a US gallon, which is exactly 57.75 cubic inches or approximately 0.946 liters. It is commonly used for measuring medium quantities of liquids, such as milk, oil, and juices.
Note: The Pint (US) is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Quart belongs to the imperial/US customary system.
History of the Pint (US) and Quart
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 quart, meaning 'quarter part' (of a gallon), shares its history with the gallon. The US liquid quart is derived from the English wine gallon (231 cubic inches), making it distinct from the Imperial quart used elsewhere, which is based on the larger Imperial gallon.
Common Uses for US pints and quarts
Explore the typical applications for both Pint (US) (imperial/US) and Quart (imperial/US) 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 quarts
- US Beverages: Selling milk, juice, and other beverages in the US.
- Automotive: Measuring motor oil.
- Culinary: Cooking and recipe measurements, particularly for liquids.
- Gardening: Gardening (measuring soil, water).
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 Quart (qt)
How many pints are in a US quart?
There are exactly 2 US liquid pints in 1 US liquid quart.
How many cups are in a US quart?
There are exactly 4 US customary cups in 1 US liquid quart.
Is a US quart the same as an Imperial quart?
No. The US liquid quart (≈ 0.946 L) is smaller than the Imperial quart (≈ 1.136 L).
Conversion Table: Pint (US) to Quart
Pint (US) (pt) | Quart (qt) |
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1 | 0.5 |
5 | 2.5 |
10 | 5 |
25 | 12.5 |
50 | 25 |
100 | 50 |
500 | 250 |
1,000 | 500 |