Pints to Liters Converter
Enter the volume in pints below to convert it to liters.
Convert Pints (US) to Liters
Enter a value in pints (us) (pt) to convert to liters (L).
Pint to Liter Conversion Table
Table showing various pint measurements converted to liters. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Pints (US) (pt) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.4731765 L |
| 2 pt | 0.9463529 L |
| 4 pt | 1.8927059 L |
| 5 pt | 2.3658824 L |
| 10 pt | 4.7317647 L |
| 15 pt | 7.0976471 L |
| 20 pt | 9.4635295 L |
| 25 pt | 11.8294118 L |
| 30 pt | 14.1952942 L |
| 50 pt | 23.6588236 L |
How to Convert Pints to Liters
To convert pints to liters, multiply the volume by the following conversion ratio: 0.4731765 liters/pint.
Since one pint is equal to 0.4731765 liters, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The volume in liters is equal to the volume in pints multiplied by 0.4731765.
For example, here's how to convert 2 pints to liters using the formula above.
How Many Liters Are in a Pint?
There are 0.4731765 liters in a pint, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our pint to liter calculator automatically converts your volume measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Pints and liters 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 Liter?
Metric unit of volume equal to 1 cubic decimeter (1,000 mL). It serves as a primary reference unit for measuring volume across scientific and practical applications. [2]
The liter is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of volume. Liters can be abbreviated as L; for example, 1 liter can be written as 1 L.
As the primary coherent reference unit for volume in this category, all other volume units are mathematically anchored to the liter (L).
In practice, liters (L) are widely used across standard volume applications within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting volume between pints (pt) and liters (L), keep full floating-point precision (1 pt = 0.4731765 L; 1 L = 2.1133764 pt) during intermediate calculations and round only the final liter figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Pint & Liter Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our liters to pints (us) converter (L to pt) to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting gallons (us) to liters, converting cups (us) to liters, 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 Liters (L)
- [2]NIST HB 44 SpecificationNIST HB 44 (Liquid & Dry Capacity Tables)·Unit Specifications: Pint (US Liquid) (pt) & Liter (L)
- [3]NIST SP 811 ReferenceNIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9)·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (pt to L)