A US liquid pint is one eighth of a US gallon.
Pints to Milliliters Converter — pt to mL
Convert Pint (pt) to Milliliter (mL) using the exact conversion factor (1 pint = 473.176473 milliliter). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, history, and common uses.
Pints to Milliliters converter
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Milliliter is 0.001 liter units.
Result = input x 0.000473176473 / 1e-6.
Volume units are compatible.
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About Converting Pints to Milliliters
Pint and Milliliter 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. Pint is typically associated with united States (beer serving, cooking, dairy), while Milliliter is typically associated with standard small-volume unit worldwide.
Formula
milliliters = pints × 473.176473
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 pint equals 0.000473176473 base units, and 1 milliliter equals 0.000001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct pint-to-milliliter factor of 473.176473.
Simple example
1 pt × 473.176473 = 473.176473 mL
1 pint = 473.176473 milliliters.
Real-world example
2 pt × 473.176473 = 946.352946 mL
2 pints = 946.352946 milliliters.
Conversion table
| Pint (pt) | Milliliter (mL) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 pt | 118.2941183 mL |
| 0.5 pt | 236.5882365 mL |
| 1 pt | 473.176473 mL |
| 2 pt | 946.352946 mL |
| 4 pt | 1,892.705892 mL |
| 8 pt | 3,785.411784 mL |
Reverse conversion: Milliliter to Pint
473.176473 mL × 0.002113376419 = 1 pt
473.176473 milliliters = 1 pints.
pints = milliliters × 0.00211337641887
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Milliliter to Pint.
Pint vs. Milliliter
| Aspect | Pint | Milliliter |
|---|---|---|
| Family | US customary unit | SI derived (metric prefix) unit |
| Typical use | US beer and beverage serving sizes | Medicine dosing (worldwide, including in the US) |
| Where it's used | United States (beer serving, cooking, dairy) | Standard small-volume unit worldwide |
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.
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.
Pint — sources
- NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C — General tables of units including the US pint definition.
Milliliter — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — SI prefixes — Defines 'milli-' as the prefix for 10⁻³.
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Frequently asked questions
How many milliliters are in 1 pint?
1 pint equals 473.176473 milliliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert pint to milliliter?
Multiply the pint value by 473.176473. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert milliliter back to pint?
Use the reverse factor: 1 milliliter equals 0.0021133764 pints. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
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.
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.
Is the pint to milliliter 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 pint still used today?
United States (beer serving, cooking, dairy)