Milliliter is 0.001 liter units.
Milliliters to Pints Converter — mL to pt
Convert Milliliter (mL) to Pint (pt) using the exact conversion factor (1 milliliter = 0.0021133764 pint). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, history, and common uses.
Milliliters to Pints converter
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Cooking Converter
Convert cooking volume and mass units used in recipes and nutrition workflows.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A US liquid pint is one eighth of a US gallon.
Result = input x 1e-6 / 0.000473176473.
Volume units are compatible.
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About Converting Milliliters to Pints
Milliliter and Pint both show up in recipes, and converting between them matters whenever a recipe from one country's cookbook needs to be followed with another country's measuring tools. Milliliter is typically associated with standard small-volume unit worldwide, while Pint is typically associated with united States (beer serving, cooking, dairy).
Formula
pints = milliliters × 0.00211337641887
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 milliliter equals 0.000001 base units, and 1 pint equals 0.000473176473 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct milliliter-to-pint factor of 0.00211337641887.
Simple example
1 mL × 0.002113376419 = 0.0021133764 pt
1 milliliter = 0.0021133764 pints.
Real-world example
2 mL × 0.002113376419 = 0.0042267528 pt
2 milliliters = 0.0042267528 pints.
Conversion table
| Milliliter (mL) | Pint (pt) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 mL | 0.0005283441 pt |
| 0.5 mL | 0.0010566882 pt |
| 1 mL | 0.0021133764 pt |
| 2 mL | 0.0042267528 pt |
| 4 mL | 0.0084535057 pt |
| 8 mL | 0.0169070114 pt |
Reverse conversion: Pint to Milliliter
0.0021133764 pt × 473.176473 = 0.9999999911 mL
0.0021133764 pints = 0.9999999911 milliliters.
milliliters = pints × 473.176473
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Pint to Milliliter.
Milliliter vs. Pint
| Aspect | Milliliter | Pint |
|---|---|---|
| Family | SI derived (metric prefix) unit | US customary unit |
| Typical use | Medicine dosing (worldwide, including in the US) | US beer and beverage serving sizes |
| Where it's used | Standard small-volume unit worldwide | United States (beer serving, cooking, dairy) |
Understanding the Milliliter
Milliliter (mL) measures volume. A milliliter is one-thousandth of a liter, equal to one cubic centimeter. It is classified as a SI derived (metric prefix) unit.
Where it's used: Standard small-volume unit worldwide
Uses of the Milliliter today
- Medicine dosing (worldwide, including in the US)
- Cooking and recipe measurement outside the US
- Beverage and small-container labeling
History of the Milliliter
The milliliter follows directly from the liter via the 'milli-' SI prefix. It is notable as one of the few metric units in routine US use, since medicine dosing (syringes, liquid medication) is specified in milliliters even in the US.
Historical origin. Milliliter was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Understanding the Pint
Pint (pt) measures volume. The US liquid pint is one-eighth of a US gallon: exactly 0.473176473 liters. It is classified as a US customary unit.
Where it's used: United States (beer serving, cooking, dairy)
Uses of the Pint today
- US beer and beverage serving sizes
- US recipe measurement
- US dairy packaging (pint containers)
History of the Pint
The pint follows the same English wine-gallon lineage as the US gallon and quart, retained by the US after Britain's 1824 switch to a different imperial gallon standard.
Historical origin. Pint was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Milliliter — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — SI prefixes — Defines 'milli-' as the prefix for 10⁻³.
Pint — sources
- NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C — General tables of units including the US pint definition.
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Frequently asked questions
How many pints are in 1 milliliter?
1 milliliter equals 0.0021133764 pints, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert milliliter to pint?
Multiply the milliliter value by 0.002113376419. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert pint back to milliliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 pint equals 473.176473 milliliters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a milliliter?
Milliliter (mL) measures volume. A milliliter is one-thousandth of a liter, equal to one cubic centimeter. It is classified as a SI derived (metric prefix) unit.
What is a pint?
Pint (pt) measures volume. The US liquid pint is one-eighth of a US gallon: exactly 0.473176473 liters. It is classified as a US customary unit.
Is the milliliter to pint conversion exact?
Yes. The US liquid pint is one-eighth of a US gallon: exactly 0.473176473 liters. That fixed definition is what the converter above uses, so any rounding you see is a display choice, not a limitation of the math.
Where is the milliliter still used today?
Standard small-volume unit worldwide