Convert Pint to Liter

One pt equals 0.473176473 L. This converter allows you to easily convert between Pint and Liter in real time.

Formula

pt × 0.473176473 = L

Example: 1 pt = 0.473176473 L

What is Pint?

The pint is a unit of volume in the US customary system, equal to half a quart or exactly 0.473176473 liters. In the United States, fresh berries and small produce are sold in pint containers, and a "pint" of beer is a standard serving size in bars. In the United Kingdom, the imperial pint (approximately 568 mL) is larger than the US pint and is the traditional measure for draught beer in pubs. The word "pint" comes from the Old French "pinte."

What is Liter?

The liter is a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters or one cubic decimeter. It was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system. The liter is one of the most widely used volume units in everyday life, appearing on beverage containers, fuel pumps, and cooking recipes around the world. In most countries, gasoline is sold by the liter, and engine displacement in automobiles is also expressed in liters.