About the ml to pt calculation
One milliliter is exactly 0.00211338 pints, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Enter any value above and the result updates as you type. The everyday unit for drinks, medicine doses and recipe liquids. The US pint is 473 ml. A UK pint is larger at 568 ml, which trips people up constantly.
Formula
pt = ml × 0.00211338
1 ml = 0.00211338 pt
1 pt = 473.176 mlWorked example
To convert 500 ml, multiply by 0.00211338: 500 × 0.00211338 = 1.0567 pt.
Frequently asked questions
How many pints are in a milliliter?
There are 0.00211338 pints in one milliliter. To convert any amount, multiply the number of milliliters by 0.00211338.
How do I convert pints back to milliliters?
Divide instead of multiplying, or equivalently multiply by 473.176. One pint is 473.176 milliliters.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Since the international agreement of 1959, the relationship between milliliters 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?
Milliliters: the everyday unit for drinks, medicine doses and recipe liquids. 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