Liters to Pints Converter
Convert liters to imperial pints — one imperial pint is 568.26 mL. Results update as you type; exact factors shown.
One liter is 1.7598 imperial pints — see the exact factor, not a rounded rule of thumb.
How the liters to pints converter works
Volumes convert through the liter (exactly 1 dm³). The US gallon is exactly 3.785411784 L (231 cubic inches); the imperial gallon is exactly 4.54609 L. A US fluid ounce is 29.5735 mL, an imperial fluid ounce 28.4131 mL; a US pint is 16 US fl oz, an imperial pint 20 imperial fl oz.
The US uses customary units (US gallon, short ton, °F) in daily life; NIST SP 811 gives the exact SI factors.
Common volume conversions
| From | To | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 L | 0.4399 imp pt | liters to imperial pints |
| 0.5 L | 0.8799 imp pt | liters to imperial pints |
| 0.568 L | 0.9995 imp pt | liters to imperial pints |
| 1 L | 1.7598 imp pt | liter to imperial pints |
| 1.5 L | 2.6396 imp pt | liters to imperial pints |
| 2 L | 3.5195 imp pt | liters to imperial pints |
| 2.5 L | 4.3994 imp pt | liters to imperial pints |
| 3 L | 5.2793 imp pt | liters to imperial pints |
| 4 L | 7.039 imp pt | liters to imperial pints |
| 5 L | 8.7988 imp pt | liters to imperial pints |
| 10 L | 17.5975 imp pt | liters to imperial pints |
| 20 L | 35.1951 imp pt | liters to imperial pints |
Units in this converter and their exact factors
| Unit | Symbol | One unit in liters |
|---|---|---|
| milliliter | mL | 0.001 liter |
| liter | L | 1 liter |
| cubic meter | m³ | 1,000 liter |
| teaspoon (metric) | tsp | 0.005 liter |
| tablespoon (metric) | tbsp | 0.015 liter |
| cup (metric) | cup | 0.25 liter |
| US fluid ounce | US fl oz | 0.0295735296 liter |
| US cup | US cup | 0.2365882365 liter |
| US pint | US pt | 0.473176473 liter |
| US gallon | US gal | 3.785411784 liter |
| imperial fluid ounce | imp fl oz | 0.0284130625 liter |
| imperial pint | imp pt | 0.56826125 liter |
| imperial gallon | imp gal | 4.54609 liter |
| cubic foot | ft³ | 28.316846592 liter |
FAQFrequently asked questions about volume conversion
How many liters in an imperial pint?
0.568261 L exactly.
Is a US pint different?
Yes — 473 mL against the imperial 568, about 17% smaller.
What is a liter in pints?
1.76 imperial pints, or 2.11 US pints.
Why is beer sold in pints?
Tradition and law. The UK pint remains a legally protected measure for draught beer and cider despite metrication.
What is 2 L in pints?
3.52 imperial pints.
Where these figures come from
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition) — definitions of the base and derived units.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units — the exact conversion factors used here.
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) — United States's national measurement authority.
Last checked: September 2026. Conversion factors are fixed by definition and do not change with tax years or regulations.