Cubic metric volume unit.
Cubic Centimeters to Pints Converter — cm3 to pt
Convert Cubic Centimeter (cm3) to Pint (pt) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic centimeter = 0.0021133764 pint). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Cubic Centimeters to Pints converter
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Convert metric, US customary, imperial, cooking, dry, and industrial volume units.
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 uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic Centimeters to Pints
Cubic Centimeter and Pint appear side by side at fuel pumps and on beverage labels, since the US measures liquids in gallons while most of the world uses liters. Specifically: Cubic metric volume unit, and a US liquid pint is one eighth of a US gallon.
Formula
pints = cubic centimeters × 0.00211337641887
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 cubic centimeter equals 0.000001 base units, and 1 pint equals 0.000473176473 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic centimeter-to-pint factor of 0.00211337641887.
Simple example
1 cm3 × 0.002113376419 = 0.0021133764 pt
1 cubic centimeter = 0.0021133764 pints.
Real-world example
10 cm3 × 0.002113376419 = 0.0211337642 pt
10 cubic centimeters = 0.0211337642 pints.
Conversion table
| Cubic Centimeter (cm3) | Pint (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm3 | 0.0021133764 pt |
| 5 cm3 | 0.0105668821 pt |
| 10 cm3 | 0.0211337642 pt |
| 25 cm3 | 0.0528344105 pt |
| 50 cm3 | 0.1056688209 pt |
| 100 cm3 | 0.2113376419 pt |
Reverse conversion: Pint to Cubic Centimeter
0.0021133764 pt × 473.176473 = 0.9999999911 cm3
0.0021133764 pints = 0.9999999911 cubic centimeters.
cubic centimeters = pints × 473.176473
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Pint to Cubic Centimeter.
Understanding the Cubic Centimeter (cm3)
Cubic metric volume unit.
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.
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 cubic centimeter?
1 cubic centimeter equals 0.0021133764 pints, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic centimeter to pint?
Multiply the cubic centimeter value by 0.002113376419. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert pint back to cubic centimeter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 pint equals 473.176473 cubic centimeters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a cubic centimeter?
Cubic Centimeter (cm3) is a unit of volume.
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 cubic centimeter 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.