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