A pint is a commonly used unit of volume, especially in the United States and the United Kingdom. However, when dealing with precise measurements in cooking, science, or international trade, converting pints to milliliters (mL) is essential. This guide provides a simple pint-to-milliliter conversion tool, a detailed conversion chart, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Pint to Milliliters Converter
Pint to Milliliters Conversion Formula
The conversion of pints to milliliters depends on the type of pint being used:
US Liquid Pint: 1 US pint = 473.176 mL
US Dry Pint: 1 US dry pint = 550.61 mL
UK (Imperial) Pint: 1 UK pint = 568.261 mL
Conversion Formula:
To convert pints to milliliters, use the following formula:
Milliliters (mL) = Pints × Conversion Factor
US Liquid Pint to Milliliters:
1 pt = 473.176 mL
2 pt = 946.353 mL
3 pt = 1419.529 mL
4 pt = 1892.705 mL
5 pt = 2365.882 mL
10 pt = 4731.76 mL
20 pt = 9463.53 mL
50 pt = 23658.8 mL
100 pt = 47317.6 mL
UK (Imperial) Pint to Milliliters:
1 pt = 568.261 mL
2 pt = 1136.522 mL
3 pt = 1704.783 mL
4 pt = 2273.044 mL
5 pt = 2841.305 mL
10 pt = 5682.61 mL
20 pt = 11365.2 mL
50 pt = 28413.05 mL
100 pt = 56826.1 mL
FAQs
1 .How many milliliters are in a US pint?
There are 473.176 mL in a US liquid pint
2. How many milliliters are in a UK pint?
A UK pint is equal to 568.261 mL.
3. Are US and UK pints the same?
No, a US pint is smaller (473.176 mL) than a UK pint (568.261 mL).
4. Why are pints different in the US and UK?
The difference comes from historical measurement systems. The UK uses the Imperial system, while the US adopted its own customary units.
5. How do I convert pints to milliliters quickly?
Multiply the number of pints by 473.176 (for US pints) or 568.261 (for UK pints) to get the volume in milliliters.
6. Is a dry pint the same as a liquid pint?
No, a US dry pint is 550.61 mL, while a liquid pint is 473.176 mL.
7. What is the easiest way to measure a pint in milliliters?
Using a measuring cup with both pints and mL markings is the easiest way.
8. How many pints are in a liter?
1 liter is approximately 2.113 US pints or 1.76 UK pints.
9. Is a pint the same as a cup?
No, a US pint is 2 cups (473.176 mL), while a UK pint is about 2.4 cups (568.261 mL).
10. How can I convert milliliters back to pints?
Divide the milliliters by 473.176 (for US pints) or 568.261 (for UK pints) to convert back.