Convert US Pints (pt) to Liters (L)
Converting US pints to liters is essential for various tasks, from cooking to scientific experiments. With the conversion factor of 1 pt = 0.473176 L, you can easily adapt recipes or measurements. Whether you're baking a cake or measuring liquids for a project, our converter makes it simple.
≈ 15/32 L
Conversion Formula
Reverse: pt = L × 2.11338
Conversion Examples
US Pint to Liter Table
| US Pint (pt) | Liter (L) | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.4732 | 15/32 |
| 6 | 2.8391 | 2 27/32 |
| 11 | 5.2049 | 5 13/64 |
| 16 | 7.5708 | 7 37/64 |
| 21 | 9.9367 | 9 15/16 |
| 26 | 12.3026 | 12 19/64 |
| 31 | 14.6685 | 14 43/64 |
| 36 | 17.0343 | 17 1/32 |
| 41 | 19.4002 | 19 13/32 |
| 46 | 21.7661 | 21 49/64 |
| 51 | 24.132 | 24 1/8 |
| 56 | 26.4979 | 26 1/2 |
| 61 | 28.8637 | 28 55/64 |
| 66 | 31.2296 | 31 15/64 |
| 71 | 33.5955 | 33 19/32 |
| 76 | 35.9614 | 35 31/32 |
| 81 | 38.3273 | 38 21/64 |
| 86 | 40.6931 | 40 11/16 |
| 91 | 43.059 | 43 1/16 |
| 96 | 45.4249 | 45 27/64 |
Unit Definitions
What is a US Pint (pt)?
A US pint is a unit of volume equal to 16 fluid ounces or approximately 473.176 milliliters.
History
The pint has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a measure for both liquid and dry ingredients. The US pint was standardized in the 19th century, differentiating from the British pint.
Current Use
Today, pints are commonly used in the United States for serving beverages like beer and milk, as well as in cooking measurements.
What is a Liter (L)?
A liter is a metric unit of volume equivalent to 1,000 milliliters or approximately 33.814 fluid ounces.
History
The liter was developed in France during the late 18th century and became an official unit of measurement under the metric system. It was derived from the volume of a kilogram of water.
Current Use
Liters are widely used around the world in most countries for measuring liquids, making them essential in cooking, science, and industry.