Pints to Liters Converter
Convert imperial pints to liters — the UK pint is 0.568 liters, noticeably larger than the US one. Results update as you type; exact factors shown.
One imperial pint is 0.5683 liters — see the exact factor, not a rounded rule of thumb.
How the pints to liters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 imp pt | 0.2841 L | imperial pints to liters |
| 1 imp pt | 0.5683 L | imperial pint to liters |
| 2 imp pt | 1.1365 L | imperial pints to liters |
| 3 imp pt | 1.7048 L | imperial pints to liters |
| 4 imp pt | 2.273 L | imperial pints to liters |
| 5 imp pt | 2.8413 L | imperial pints to liters |
| 6 imp pt | 3.4096 L | imperial pints to liters |
| 8 imp pt | 4.5461 L | imperial pints to liters |
| 10 imp pt | 5.6826 L | imperial pints to liters |
| 12 imp pt | 6.8191 L | imperial pints to liters |
| 20 imp pt | 11.3652 L | imperial pints to liters |
| 50 imp pt | 28.4131 L | imperial pints to liters |
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 a UK pint?
0.56826 liters.
Is a US pint the same?
No — the US pint is 0.473 liters, about 17% smaller.
How many pints in a liter?
1.76 imperial pints.
Why do the two pints differ?
Britain redefined its gallon in 1824 while the US kept the older wine gallon, and the pint followed each.
How much is a pint of milk?
An imperial pint is 568 ml, which is why UK milk comes in 568 ml bottles.
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.