The conversion of 1 pint equals approximately 0.4732 liters.
Since 1 pint is defined as 16 fluid ounces and 1 fluid ounce is about 0.0295735 liters, multiplying 16 by 0.0295735 gives the liter equivalent for 1 pint, resulting in roughly 0.4732 liters.
Conversion Result
1 pint converts to about 0.4732 liters.
Conversion Tool
Result in liter:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert pints into liters is straightforward: multiply the number of pints by 0.4732. This works because 1 pint contains exactly 16 fluid ounces, and each fluid ounce equals about 0.0295735 liters. So, 16 times 0.0295735 equals 0.4732 liters per pint. For example, converting 2 pints: 2 x 0.4732 = 0.9464 liters.
Conversion Example
- Convert 3 pints:
- Step 1: Take 3 pints.
- Step 2: Multiply by 0.4732.
- 3 x 0.4732 = 1.4196 liters.
- Result: 3 pints equal about 1.4196 liters.
- Convert 0.5 pint:
- Step 1: Take 0.5 pint.
- Step 2: Multiply by 0.4732.
- 0.5 x 0.4732 = 0.2366 liters.
- Result: half a pint is roughly 0.2366 liters.
- Convert 5 pints:
- Step 1: Take 5 pints.
- Step 2: Multiply by 0.4732.
- 5 x 0.4732 = 2.366 liters.
- Result: 5 pints equals about 2.366 liters.
Conversion Chart
| Pints | Liters |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | -11.3592 |
| -23.0 | -10.8856 |
| -22.0 | -10.4120 |
| -21.0 | -9.9384 |
| -20.0 | -9.4648 |
| -19.0 | -8.9912 |
| -18.0 | -8.5176 |
| -17.0 | -8.0440 |
| -16.0 | -7.5704 |
| -15.0 | -7.0968 |
| -14.0 | -6.6232 |
| -13.0 | -6.1496 |
| -12.0 | -5.6760 |
| -11.0 | -5.2024 |
| -10.0 | -4.7288 |
| -9.0 | -4.2552 |
| -8.0 | -3.7816 |
| -7.0 | -3.3080 |
| -6.0 | -2.8344 |
| -5.0 | -2.3608 |
| -4.0 | -1.8872 |
| -3.0 | -1.4136 |
| -2.0 | -0.9400 |
| -1.0 | -0.4664 |
| 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 1.0 | 0.4732 |
| 2.0 | 0.9464 |
| 3.0 | 1.4196 |
| 4.0 | 1.8928 |
| 5.0 | 2.366 |
| 6.0 | 2.8392 |
| 7.0 | 3.3124 |
| 8.0 | 3.7856 |
| 9.0 | 4.2588 |
| 10.0 | 4.732 |
| 11.0 | 5.2052 |
| 12.0 | 5.6784 |
| 13.0 | 6.1516 |
| 14.0 | 6.6248 |
| 15.0 | 7.098 |
| 16.0 | 7.5712 |
| 17.0 | 8.0444 |
| 18.0 | 8.5176 |
| 19.0 | 8.9908 |
| 20.0 | 9.464 |
| 21.0 | 9.9372 |
| 22.0 | 10.4104 |
| 23.0 | 10.8836 |
| 24.0 | 11.3568 |
| 25.0 | 11.83 |
| 26.0 | 12.3032 |
Use this chart to quickly find out how many liters are equivalent to any number of pints between -24 and 26, by locating the pint value on the left and reading the corresponding liter value on the right.
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Conversion Definitions
Pint
A pint is a unit of volume measurement used mainly in the United States and the United Kingdom, equal to 16 US fluid ounces or 20 UK fluid ounces, and used for liquids like milk, beer, or other beverages, with slight variations by country.
Liter
A liter is a metric unit of volume equal to 1 cubic decimeter, used worldwide for measuring liquids, equal to 1000 milliliters, and standard in scientific and everyday measurements across many countries.
Conversion FAQs
How accurate is the pint to liter conversion?
The conversion from pint to liter using the factor 0.4732 is precise for US pints. Variations exist with UK pints, which are about 0.568 liters, so ensure you use the correct pint type for accurate calculation.
Can I use this converter for other volume units?
This specific tool is designed to convert pints to liters only. To convert other units, such as gallons or milliliters, different formulas or tools are needed.
Why does the conversion factor differ between US and UK pints?
The difference stems from the two systems’ definitions: US pint is about 16 fluid ounces, whereas UK pint is about 20 fluid ounces, leading to different liter equivalents.
Is there a quick way to memorize the pint to liter conversion?
One way is to remember that 1 pint is roughly half a liter, specifically 0.4732 liters, making it easier to estimate conversions for everyday use.