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1 pint equals approximately 0.4732 liters.
This conversion is based on the US customary measurement where 1 pint is exactly 16 US fluid ounces, and 1 US fluid ounce is about 0.0295735 liters. Dividing 16 by 33.8 (the number of fluid ounces in a liter) results in roughly 0.4732 liters per pint.
Conversion Result
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Result in liter:
Conversion Formula
The conversion formula multiplies the number of pints by 0.4732 to get liters. This is because 1 pint equals 16 fluid ounces, and each fluid ounce equals approximately 0.0295735 liters. Multiplying 16 by 0.0295735 gives the conversion factor.
For example, with 1 pint: 1 * 0.4732 = 0.4732 liters. If you have 2 pints: 2 * 0.4732 = 0.9464 liters. This method works because it directly applies the fixed conversion rate between pints and liters, ensuring precise calculations.
Conversion Example
- Convert 2 pints to liters:
- Number of pints: 2
- Apply the formula: 2 * 0.4732
- Calculation: 0.9464 liters
- Convert 0.5 pints to liters:
- Number of pints: 0.5
- Apply the formula: 0.5 * 0.4732
- Calculation: 0.2366 liters
- Convert 5 pints to liters:
- Number of pints: 5
- Apply the formula: 5 * 0.4732
- Calculation: 2.366 liters
- Convert 1.25 pints to liters:
- Number of pints: 1.25
- Apply the formula: 1.25 * 0.4732
- Calculation: 0.5915 liters
- Convert 3 pints to liters:
- Number of pints: 3
- Apply the formula: 3 * 0.4732
- Calculation: 1.4196 liters
Conversion Chart
| Pints | Liters |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | -11.33 |
| -23.0 | -10.88 |
| -22.0 | -10.43 |
| -21.0 | -9.98 |
| -20.0 | -9.48 |
| -19.0 | -9.03 |
| -18.0 | -8.58 |
| -17.0 | -8.13 |
| -16.0 | -7.68 |
| -15.0 | -7.13 |
| -14.0 | -6.68 |
| -13.0 | -6.23 |
| -12.0 | -5.68 |
| -11.0 | -5.23 |
| -10.0 | -4.78 |
| -9.0 | -4.28 |
| -8.0 | -3.83 |
| -7.0 | -3.38 |
| -6.0 | -2.83 |
| -5.0 | -2.38 |
| -4.0 | -1.89 |
| -3.0 | -1.43 |
| -2.0 | -0.98 |
| -1.0 | -0.48 |
| 0.0 | 0.00 |
| 1.0 | 0.4732 |
| 2.0 | 0.9464 |
| 3.0 | 1.4196 |
| 4.0 | 1.8928 |
| 5.0 | 2.3660 |
| 6.0 | 2.8392 |
| 7.0 | 3.3124 |
| 8.0 | 3.7856 |
| 9.0 | 4.2588 |
| 10.0 | 4.7320 |
| 11.0 | 5.2052 |
| 12.0 | 5.6784 |
| 13.0 | 6.1516 |
| 14.0 | 6.6248 |
| 15.0 | 7.0980 |
| 16.0 | 7.5712 |
| 17.0 | 8.0444 |
| 18.0 | 8.5176 |
| 19.0 | 8.9908 |
| 20.0 | 9.4640 |
| 21.0 | 9.9372 |
| 22.0 | 10.4104 |
| 23.0 | 10.8836 |
| 24.0 | 11.3568 |
| 25.0 | 11.8300 |
| 26.0 | 12.3032 |
Use this chart to find the liters equivalent for any pint value between -24 and 26 by locating the pint number in the first column and reading the corresponding liters in the second column.
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Conversion Definitions
Pint
A pint is a unit of volume measurement used mainly in the US and UK, where it equals 16 fluid ounces in the US system or 20 fluid ounces in the UK. It is commonly used for liquids like milk, beer, and other beverages, and varies slightly between measurement systems.
Liter
A liter is a metric unit of volume equal to 1 cubic decimeter (dm³). It is widely used worldwide for measuring liquids and other substances, and is part of the metric system, making it compatible with most international measurement standards.
Conversion FAQs
How accurate is the conversion from pints to liters?
The conversion from pints to liters using the fixed rate of 0.4732 is very precise for US pints. Variations may occur if different pint definitions are used, such as UK pints, which are slightly larger, resulting in different conversion factors. For most practical purposes, the rate provides reliable results.
Why does the pint to liter conversion differ between countries?
The difference arises because the pint measurement varies: the US pint is 16 fluid ounces, whereas the UK pint is 20 fluid ounces. Consequently, their conversions to liters differ, making it important to specify which system is used for accurate calculations.
Can I use this conversion for other liquids besides water?
Yes, since the conversion relates to volume, it can be applied to any liquid. However, note that density and specific gravity are not considered here; this is purely a volume conversion. For ingredient-specific calculations, consider their density as well.
What tools are best for converting pints to liters?
Digital calculators, online conversion tools, and embedded measurement apps are most accurate and convenient. For quick estimates, the fixed conversion factor (0.4732) works well, but for precise scientific purposes, use calibrated instruments or detailed conversion tables.
