US Pint to Liter Conversion Chart
| US Pint (pint) | Liter (litres) | Reference Benchmark | Formula Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 pint | 0.236588 litres | Half-Pint School Cafeteria Milk Carton | 0.5 × 0.473176 = 0.236588 l |
| 1 pint | 0.473176 litres | Single Pint American Draft Beer Glass Pour | 1 × 0.473176 = 0.473176 l |
| 1.5 pint | 0.709764 litres | Artisan Glass Mason Jar Preserves Measure | 1.5 × 0.473176 = 0.709764 l |
| 2 pint | 0.946352 litres | One US Quart Retail Motor Engine Oil Can | 2 × 0.473176 = 0.946352 l |
| 2.5 pint | 1.18294 litres | Specialty Cocktail Pitcher Drink Pouring Volume | 2.5 × 0.473176 = 1.18294 l |
| 3 pint | 1.419528 litres | Bakery Liquid Batter Stainless Mixing Bowl | 3 × 0.473176 = 1.419528 l |
| 4 pint | 1.892704 litres | Half-Gallon Supermarket Dairy Jug Liquid Measure | 4 × 0.473176 = 1.892704 l |
| 5 pint | 2.36588 litres | Restaurant Family Table Beverage Service Pitcher | 5 × 0.473176 = 2.36588 l |
| 6 pint | 2.839056 litres | Craft Brewery Growler Takeaway Jug Container | 6 × 0.473176 = 2.839056 l |
| 8 pint | 3.785408 litres | Full US Liquid Gallon Container Volume | 8 × 0.473176 = 3.785408 l |
| 10 pint | 4.73176 litres | Catering Countertop Soup Urn Reservoir | 10 × 0.473176 = 4.73176 l |
| 12 pint | 5.678112 litres | Commercial Pancake Batter Dispenser Hopper | 12 × 0.473176 = 5.678112 l |
| 16 pint | 7.570816 litres | Two-Gallon Garden Fertilizer Watering Basin | 16 × 0.473176 = 7.570816 l |
| 20 pint | 9.46352 litres | Commercial Restaurant Kitchen Stockpot Reserve | 20 × 0.473176 = 9.46352 l |
| 24 pint | 11.356224 litres | Three-Gallon Beverage Cooler Party Container | 24 × 0.473176 = 11.356224 l |
US Pint to Liter Formula & Unit Definitions
One US liquid pint equals exactly 0.473176473 liters (1 pt ≈ 0.4732 L). To convert US pints to liters, multiply by 0.473176. To reverse from liters to US pints, multiply by 2.113376 (or divide by 0.473176).
Quick Estimation: Two US pints make roughly 0.95 liters (almost 1 full liter). To quickly estimate liters, take half your pint number and subtract 5%.
US Liquid Pint (pt)
US Customary Liquid Unit- Creator & Origin: Derived from Queen Anne’s 1707 English wine gallon standard.
- Standard Definition: Codified by NIST as exactly 1/8 of a US gallon (0.473176473 L or 16 fl oz).
- Everyday Focus: Draft beer glasses, dairy cream pints, ice cream containers, and homebrewing.
Liter Scale (L)
Accepted Non-SI Metric Unit- Creator & Origin: Defined in France in 1795 as 1 cubic decimeter (1 dm³).
- Standard Definition: Recognized by the BIPM as equal to exactly 0.001 cubic meters (1,000 mL).
- Everyday Focus: Global beverage packaging, automotive engine fluids, and laboratory chemistry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.How many liters are in one US pint?
One US liquid pint equals exactly 0.473176473 liters (approximately 0.4732 L or 473.18 mL).
Q.What is the formula to convert US pints to liters?
The formula is: Liters = US Pints × 0.473176. For example, 4 pt × 0.473176 ≈ 1.8927 L.
Q.How do I reverse this calculation from liters to US pints?
To convert liters back to US pints, divide by 0.473176 or multiply by 2.113376. You can also use our Liter to US Pint Converter.
Q.How many fluid ounces are in a US liquid pint?
There are exactly 16 US fluid ounces in 1 US liquid pint (compared to 20 fluid ounces in an Imperial pint).