Pints to Liters Converter
Convert US pints to liters instantly. Perfect for beverages, recipes, and lab work.
Quick: 1 pt = 0.473176 L | 2 pt = 0.946353 L | 4 pt = 1.89271 L
Pints to Liters Calculator
Pints (pt)
Liters (L)
Pints to Liters Examples
1 pint = 0.473176 L
Standard US pint
2 pints = 0.946353 L
Two pints
4 pints = 1.89271 L
Four pints
1 L = 2.11338 pints
Liters to pints
Pints to Liters Guide (pt → L)
Formula and Quick Facts
- Pints to Liters: L = pt × 0.473176
- Liters to Pints: pt = L ÷ 0.473176
- US Liquid Pint: 1 pt = 473.176 mL
Pints to Liters: Definition, Origin/History, Current Use, Examples
Definition
A pint is a unit of volume used in the US and UK, most commonly for serving beer, cider, and dairy products. One US pint equals 473.176 milliliters, while a UK pint is 568.261 milliliters. A liter (L) is the metric standard for liquid volume, used worldwide in science, cooking, and beverage packaging. This tool converts pints to liters for recipes, bar servings, and lab measurements.
Origin or History
The pint originated in medieval England and has different values in the US and UK. The liter was introduced in France in 1795 and is now the global standard. Converting pints to liters is essential for international bartenders, home brewers, and scientists working with both metric and imperial units.
Current Use
Pints are used in the US and UK for beer, milk, and ice cream. Liters are used globally for soft drinks, water bottles, and scientific experiments. This converter is perfect for travelers, foodies, and anyone adapting recipes or drink servings between countries.
Examples
- How many liters in 3 pints of beer? (Answer: 1.42 L US, 1.70 L UK)
- Convert 2 pints of milk to liters for a French recipe. (Answer: 0.946 L US, 1.14 L UK)
- How much is 1 pint of ice cream in liters? (Answer: 0.473 L US)
- Recipe calls for 1.5 liters of broth—how many pints is that? (Answer: 3.17 US pints)