Quick Answer: Liters to Pints (US)
One liter is approximately 2.113 US pints (1 L ≈ 2.113 pt).
Conversely, 1 pt ≈ 0.4732 L.
Formula: pt = L ÷ 0.473176473
Worked examples
- 0.5 L ≈ 1.057 pt
- 1 L ≈ 2.113 pt
- 2 L ≈ 4.227 pt
Method and limitations
To convert liters to US pints, multiply the liter value by 2.113376419. Calculations use full-precision constants; answers in this box are rounded for readability (≈ marks a rounded value) and the calculator shows up to 9 significant figures. This page uses the US customary liquid pint (0.473176473 L). The imperial pint is 0.56826125 L, about 20% larger.
Each factor is exact by definition, derived from exact definitions, or a documented conventional value — see the methodology and sources.
Conversion Formula
To convert liters to US pints, multiply the liter value by 2.113376419.
Step-by-Step Conversion Guide
Follow these steps to convert liters to pints (us) manually:
Start with your value in liters
Example: You want to convert 2 L
Apply the conversion formula
Use the formula: pt = L ÷ 0.473176473
Calculate the result
2 L = 4.2268 pt
Verify your answer
Use our calculator above to double-check your manual calculation.
Quick Mental Math Tip
To convert liters to US pints, multiply the liter value by 2.113376419.
Common Conversions
| Liters (L) | Pints (US) (pt) | Pints (US) → Liters |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 L | 1.05669 | 0.5 pt = 0.236588 L |
| 1 L | 2.11338 | 1 pt = 0.473176 L |
| 2 L | 4.22675 | 2 pt = 0.946353 L |
| 3 L | 6.34013 | 3 pt = 1.41953 L |
| 5 L | 10.5669 | 5 pt = 2.36588 L |
| 10 L | 21.1338 | 10 pt = 4.73176 L |
| 20 L | 42.2675 | 20 pt = 9.46353 L |
| 50 L | 105.669 | 50 pt = 23.6588 L |
| 100 L | 211.338 | 100 pt = 47.3176 L |
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Conversion factors on this page are either exact by definition, derived from exact definitions, or conventional values in documented use. Each is listed with its source in our conversion methodology and sources, which cites the BIPM SI Brochure, NIST Special Publication 811 and the relevant IEC or national standards. Results are rounded for display only; calculations use full precision.