Pints to Gallons Converter
Enter the volume in pints below to convert it to gallons.
Convert Pints (US) to Gallons (US)
Enter a value in pints (us) (pt) to convert to gallons (us) (gal (US)).
Pint to Gallon Conversion Table
Table showing various pint measurements converted to gallons. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Pints (US) (pt) | Gallons (US) (gal (US)) |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.125 gal (US) |
| 2 pt | 0.25 gal (US) |
| 4 pt | 0.5 gal (US) |
| 5 pt | 0.625 gal (US) |
| 8 pt | 1 gal (US) |
| 10 pt | 1.25 gal (US) |
| 15 pt | 1.875 gal (US) |
| 16 pt | 2 gal (US) |
| 20 pt | 2.5 gal (US) |
| 25 pt | 3.125 gal (US) |
How to Convert Pints to Gallons
To convert pints to gallons, multiply the volume by the following conversion ratio: 0.125 gallons/pint.
Since one pint is equal to 0.125 gallons, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The volume in gallons is equal to the volume in pints multiplied by 0.125.
For example, here's how to convert 8 pints to gallons using the formula above.
How Many Gallons Are in a Pint?
There are 0.125 gallons in a pint, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our pint to gallon calculator automatically converts your volume measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Pints and gallons are both units used to measure volume. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Pint?
A pint is a unit of volume equal to 0.4731765 liters (L), the base unit for volume. Equal to 1/2 US quart or 16 US fluid ounces (473.18 mL). [1]
The pint is classified as a US customary unit of volume. Pints can be abbreviated as pt; for example, 1 pint can be written as 1 pt.
When working with pints (pt) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, pints (pt) are widely used across standard volume applications within US customary workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Gallon?
A gallon is a unit of volume equal to 3.7854118 liters (L), the base unit for volume. US liquid gallon defined as exactly 231 cubic inches (3.78541 L). [2]
The gallon is classified as a US customary unit of volume. Gallons can be abbreviated as gal (US); for example, 1 gallon can be written as 1 gal (US).
When working with gallons (gal (US)) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, gallons (gal (US)) are widely used across standard volume applications within US customary workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting volume between pints (pt) and gallons (gal (US)), keep full floating-point precision (1 pt = 0.125 gal (US); 1 gal (US) = 8 pt) during intermediate calculations and round only the final gallon figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Pint & Gallon Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our gallons (us) to pints (us) converter (gal (US) to pt) to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting liters to gallons (us), converting quarts (us) to gallons (us), or converting pints (us) to quarts (us).
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Frequently Asked Questions
References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Volume)·Volume & Liquid Metrology Standard — Pints (US) (pt) to Gallons (US) (gal (US))
- [2]NIST HB 44 SpecificationNIST HB 44 (Liquid & Dry Capacity Tables)·Unit Specifications: Pint (US Liquid) (pt) & Gallon (US Liquid) (gal (US))
- [3]NIST SP 811 ReferenceNIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9)·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (pt to gal (US))