Pints to Milliliters Converter

About the pt to ml calculation

One pint is exactly 473.176 milliliters, 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 everyday unit for drinks, medicine doses and recipe liquids.

Formula

ml = pt × 473.176

1 pt = 473.176 ml
1 ml = 0.00211338 pt

Worked example

To convert 1 pt, multiply by 473.176: 1 × 473.176 = 473.176 ml.

Frequently asked questions

How many milliliters are in a pint?

There are 473.176 milliliters in one pint. To convert any amount, multiply the number of pints by 473.176.

How do I convert milliliters back to pints?

Divide instead of multiplying, or equivalently multiply by 0.00211338. One milliliter is 0.00211338 pints.

Is this conversion exact?

Yes. Since the international agreement of 1959, the relationship between pints and milliliters is defined exactly rather than measured, so the only rounding here is in how many decimal places we show.

Is there anything that catches people out here?

This is the US pint at 473 ml. A UK pint is 568 ml, which is why a "pint" of beer differs noticeably either side of the Atlantic.

Sources

• NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units