Convert Pint to mL

Category: Various Measurements/Units
- May 01, 2025
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Convert between pints and milliliters (mL) quickly and easily. Choose between US liquid pints (473.176 mL), US dry pints (550.61 mL), or UK imperial pints (568.261 mL).

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1 US Liquid Pint = 473.176 milliliters

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About Pints and Milliliters

Pints and milliliters are units of volume used for measuring liquids. The pint varies in size depending on the measurement system, while a milliliter is always 0.001 liters.

Types of Pints
Pint Type Milliliters (mL) Liters (L) Fluid Ounces
US Liquid Pint 473.176 mL 0.473176 L 16 US fl oz
US Dry Pint 550.61 mL 0.55061 L 18.62 US fl oz
UK Imperial Pint 568.261 mL 0.568261 L 20 UK fl oz
Common Conversion Values
  • 1 US Liquid Pint: = 473.176 milliliters = 2 cups = 16 US fluid ounces
  • 1 UK Imperial Pint: = 568.261 milliliters = 20 UK fluid ounces
  • 1 Liter: = 1,000 milliliters = 2.11338 US liquid pints = 1.76 UK imperial pints
  • 100 Milliliters: = 0.211338 US liquid pints = 0.176 UK imperial pints
Common Uses

These volume measurements are commonly used in:

  • Beer, milk, and other beverage measurements
  • Cooking and baking recipes
  • Laboratory and scientific applications
  • Medicine and pharmaceutical dosing
  • Food packaging and labeling
Historical Context

The word "pint" comes from the Old French "pinte" and may be related to painted marks on containers indicating volume. The milliliter was introduced as part of the metric system during the French Revolution for standardization. Today, most countries officially use the metric system (milliliters), though the pint is still commonly used in many English-speaking countries for beverages.

What Is the Pint to Milliliter Converter?

The Pint to Milliliter Converter is a quick and easy unit conversion tool that helps you convert between pints and milliliters (mL). Whether you're cooking, measuring ingredients for a recipe, comparing beverage sizes, or working on scientific tasks, this measurement converter ensures you get accurate results instantly.

It includes options to choose between different types of pints: US Liquid Pint, US Dry Pint, and UK Imperial Pint—since these all have slightly different values in milliliters. You can also select the number of decimal places and display scientific notation for more precision.

Formula for Converting Pints to Milliliters

Milliliters = Pints × Conversion Ratio
Conversion Ratios:
• US Liquid Pint = 473.176 mL
• US Dry Pint = 550.61 mL
• UK Imperial Pint = 568.261 mL

How to Use the Calculator

Follow these steps to convert measurements:

  • Enter the numeric value you want to convert.
  • Select the input unit: Pints or Milliliters.
  • If converting pints, choose the pint type (US Liquid, US Dry, or UK Imperial).
  • Adjust the decimal precision or enable scientific notation (optional).
  • Click the Convert button to see the result.
  • To clear everything and start over, click the Reset button.

Why This Conversion Tool Is Useful

This pint to mL conversion helper is useful in many situations, including:

  • Cooking and baking where recipes use different volume units.
  • Traveling between countries with varying unit standards.
  • Academic and lab settings where precise value conversion is essential.
  • Food and drink labeling for compliance with regional volume standards.

It's also a handy alternative to manual calculations, letting you convert pints to milliliters and vice versa instantly and without error. It’s part of a wider family of measurement converters that help with everything from convert liters to gallons to grams to milliliters and convert teaspoons to mL.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What’s the difference between US and UK pints?

A US Liquid Pint is 473.176 mL, while a UK Imperial Pint is 568.261 mL. The UK pint is larger, and this calculator lets you choose the type before converting.

Can I convert milliliters back to pints?

Yes. Simply choose “Milliliters” as your input unit and the tool will convert mL into pints for the selected pint type.

What is a dry pint?

A US Dry Pint equals 550.61 mL and is used for measuring dry goods like berries or grains. This tool includes it for accurate volume conversion.

Can this tool show Other units too?

Yes. In addition to the main result, the calculator displays equivalent values in liters, fluid ounces, cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and even cubic centimeters.

Is scientific notation necessary?

Scientific notation is optional but helpful when converting very large or small values. It ensures you maintain precision without excessive digits.

Related Unit Conversions You Might Need

  • Convert Cups to mL – For recipe conversions
  • Convert mL to L – Understand larger quantities
  • Convert Grams to Milliliters – Useful in Chemistry and cooking
  • Convert Pints to Liters – When scaling beverage packaging
  • Convert Ounces to Liters – For international bottle sizes

If you're working with measurements regularly, using a Conversion Calculator like this saves time, prevents mistakes, and helps you stay consistent across different systems of units.