US Pint to US Gallon Conversion Chart
| US Pint (pint) | US Gallon (gallon) | Reference Benchmark | Formula Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pint | 0.125 gallon | One-US-Pint Dairy Half-and-Half Paper Carton | 1 × 0.125 = 0.125 gal-us |
| 2 pint | 0.25 gallon | One-US-Quart Motor Lubricant Plastic Bottle | 2 × 0.125 = 0.25 gal-us |
| 4 pint | 0.5 gallon | Half-Gallon Two-Quart Table Lemonade Glass Pitcher | 4 × 0.125 = 0.5 gal-us |
| 6 pint | 0.75 gallon | Three-Quart Heavy-Duty Ceramic Dutch Oven Casserole | 6 × 0.125 = 0.75 gal-us |
| 8 pint | 1 gallon | Standard Eight-Pint One-Gallon Milk Jug Container | 8 × 0.125 = 1 gal-us |
| 10 pint | 1.25 gallon | Five-Quart Automotive Oil Sump Service Capacity | 10 × 0.125 = 1.25 gal-us |
| 12 pint | 1.5 gallon | Six-Quart Countertop Electric Pressure Cooker Chamber | 12 × 0.125 = 1.5 gal-us |
| 16 pint | 2 gallon | Two-Gallon Garden Fertilizer Hand-Pump Jug | 16 × 0.125 = 2 gal-us |
| 20 pint | 2.5 gallon | Two-and-a-Half-Gallon Emergency Drinking Water Jug | 20 × 0.125 = 2.5 gal-us |
| 24 pint | 3 gallon | Three-Gallon Countertop Commercial Juice Dispenser | 24 × 0.125 = 3 gal-us |
| 32 pint | 4 gallon | Four-Gallon Agricultural Backpack Spraying System | 32 × 0.125 = 4 gal-us |
| 40 pint | 5 gallon | Standard Five-Gallon Construction Joint Compound Pail | 40 × 0.125 = 5 gal-us |
| 60 pint | 7.5 gallon | Sixty-Pint Commercial Dehumidifier Daily Capacity | 60 × 0.125 = 7.5 gal-us |
| 80 pint | 10 gallon | Ten-Gallon Residential Aquarium Water Volume Tank | 80 × 0.125 = 10 gal-us |
| 100 pint | 12.5 gallon | One-Hundred-Pint Commercial Catering Soup Kettle | 100 × 0.125 = 12.5 gal-us |
US Pint to US Gallon Formula & Unit Definitions
One US liquid pint equals exactly 0.125 US liquid gallons (1 pt = 1/8 gal). To convert US pints to US gallons, divide by 8 (or multiply by 0.125). Conversely, to convert US gallons to US pints, multiply by 8.
Quick Estimation: To quickly convert pints to gallons, divide by 8. For example, 16 pints divided by 8 equals 2 gallons.
US Liquid Pint Scale (pt)
US Statutory Liquid Unit- Creator & Origin: Derived from traditional English tavern measures for beer and cider.
- Standard Definition: Standardized by NIST as exactly 28.875 cubic inches (473.176473 mL).
- Everyday Focus: Dairy cream cartons, craft beer draft glasses, and soup bowls.
US Liquid Gallon Scale (gal)
US Statutory Liquid Unit- Creator & Origin: Derived from the Queen Anne wine gallon established in England in 1707.
- Standard Definition: Defined by NIST as exactly 231 cubic inches (3.785411784 liters).
- Everyday Focus: Gasoline dispensing, dairy milk jugs, paint buckets, and chemical drums.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.How many US gallons are in one US liquid pint?
There is exactly 0.125 (1/8) US liquid gallon in one US liquid pint (1 pt = 0.125 gal).
Q.What is the formula to convert US pints to US gallons?
The formula is: US Gallons = US Pints / 8 (or US Pints × 0.125). For example, 16 pt / 8 = 2 gal.
Q.How do I reverse this calculation from US gallons to US pints?
To convert US gallons back to US pints, multiply by 8. You can also use our US Gallon to US Pint Converter.
Q.Does 8 pints always equal 1 gallon?
Yes. In the US customary system, 8 liquid pints make up exactly 1 liquid gallon.