Quick Answer: Pints (US) to Liters
One US pint is approximately 0.4732 liters (1 pt ≈ 0.4732 L).
Conversely, 1 L ≈ 2.113 pt.
Formula: L = pt × 0.473176473
Worked examples
- 1 pt ≈ 0.4732 L
- 2 pt ≈ 0.9464 L
- 4 pt ≈ 1.893 L
Method and limitations
Multiply US pints by 0.473176473. The US liquid pint is 16 US fl oz = ⅛ US gallon, exactly 0.473176473 L. The imperial pint (20 imperial fl oz) is 0.56826125 L, about 20% larger. 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
Multiply US pints by 0.473176473. The US liquid pint is 16 US fl oz = ⅛ US gallon, exactly 0.473176473 L. The imperial pint (20 imperial fl oz) is 0.56826125 L, about 20% larger.
Complete Guide to Pints (US) to Liters Conversion
What is a US pint?
The US liquid pint (pt) is 16 US fluid ounces, ½ US quart, ⅛ US gallon. It is not the US dry pint or the imperial pint.
What is a liter?
The liter (L) is 1 cubic decimeter (1,000 cm³).
How the Conversion Works
L = US pt × 0.473176473, exact because it is ⅛ of 3.785411784 L.
Step-by-Step Conversion Guide
Follow these steps to convert pints (us) to liters manually:
Start with your value in pints (us)
Example: You want to convert 4 pt
Apply the conversion formula
Use the formula: L = pt × 0.473176473
Calculate the result
4 pt = 1.8927 L
Verify your answer
Use our calculator above to double-check your manual calculation.
Quick Mental Math Tip
Roughly halve: 2 US pt ≈ 1 L (exact 0.946 L).
Common Conversions
| Pints (US) (pt) | Liters (L) | Liters → Pints (US) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.473176 | 1 L = 2.11338 pt |
| 2 pt | 0.946353 | 2 L = 4.22675 pt |
| 4 pt | 1.89271 | 4 L = 8.45351 pt |
| 6 pt | 2.83906 | 6 L = 12.6803 pt |
| 8 pt | 3.78541 | 8 L = 16.907 pt |
| 10 pt | 4.73176 | 10 L = 21.1338 pt |
| 16 pt | 7.57082 | 16 L = 33.814 pt |
| 20 pt | 9.46353 | 20 L = 42.2675 pt |
| 50 pt | 23.6588 | 50 L = 105.669 pt |
| 100 pt | 47.3176 | 100 L = 211.338 pt |
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When You'll Need This Conversion
US liquid volumes
Read a US pint container (16 US fl oz) as 473 mL.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Treating US and imperial pints as equal
They differ by 0.095 L per pint.
US × 0.473176473; imperial × 0.56826125.
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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.