A US liquid pint is one eighth of a US gallon.
Pints to Metric tablespoons Converter — pt to metric tbsp
Convert Pint (pt) to Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) using the exact conversion factor (1 pint = 31.5450982 metric tablespoon). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Pints to Metric tablespoons converter
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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 metric tablespoon is 15 milliliters.
Result = input x 0.000473176473 / 1.5e-5.
Volume units are compatible.
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About Converting Pints to Metric tablespoons
Pint and Metric tablespoon 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 most often used for us beer and beverage serving sizes.
Formula
metric tablespoons = pints × 31.5450982
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 pint equals 0.000473176473 base units, and 1 metric tablespoon equals 0.000015 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct pint-to-metric tablespoon factor of 31.5450982.
Simple example
1 pt × 31.5450982 = 31.5450982 metric tbsp
1 pint = 31.5450982 metric tablespoons.
Real-world example
2 pt × 31.5450982 = 63.0901964 metric tbsp
2 pints = 63.0901964 metric tablespoons.
Conversion table
| Pint (pt) | Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 pt | 7.88627455 metric tbsp |
| 0.5 pt | 15.7725491 metric tbsp |
| 1 pt | 31.5450982 metric tbsp |
| 2 pt | 63.0901964 metric tbsp |
| 4 pt | 126.1803928 metric tbsp |
| 8 pt | 252.3607856 metric tbsp |
Reverse conversion: Metric tablespoon to Pint
31.5450982 metric tbsp × 0.03170064628 = 1 pt
31.5450982 metric tablespoons = 1 pint.
pints = metric tablespoons × 0.031700646283
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Metric tablespoon to Pint.
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 Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp)
A metric tablespoon is 15 milliliters.
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 metric tablespoons are in 1 pint?
1 pint equals 31.5450982 metric tablespoons, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert pint to metric tablespoon?
Multiply the pint value by 31.5450982. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert metric tablespoon back to pint?
Use the reverse factor: 1 metric tablespoon equals 0.0317006463 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 metric tablespoon?
Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) is a unit of cooking.
Is the pint to metric tablespoon 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)