About the l to pt calculation
One liter is exactly 2.1134 pints, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Enter any value above and the result updates as you type. The metric volume standard — one litre is exactly 1,000 cm³. The US pint is 473 ml. A UK pint is larger at 568 ml, which trips people up constantly.
Formula
pt = L × 2.1134
1 L = 2.1134 pt
1 pt = 0.473176 LWorked example
To convert 2 L, multiply by 2.1134: 2 × 2.1134 = 4.2268 pt.
Frequently asked questions
How many pints are in a liter?
There are 2.1134 pints in one liter. To convert any amount, multiply the number of liters by 2.1134.
How do I convert pints back to liters?
Divide instead of multiplying, or equivalently multiply by 0.473176. One pint is 0.473176 liters.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Since the international agreement of 1959, the relationship between liters and pints is defined exactly rather than measured, so the only rounding here is in how many decimal places we show.
Where is each of these units used?
Liters: the metric volume standard — one litre is exactly 1,000 cm³. Pints: the US pint is 473 ml. A UK pint is larger at 568 ml, which trips people up constantly.
Sources
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units