A cubic foot is exactly 0.028316846592 cubic meters.
Cubic feet to Imperial pints Converter — ft3 to imp pt
Convert Cubic foot (ft3) to Imperial pint (imp pt) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic foot = 49.83068367 imperial pint). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, history, and common uses.
Cubic feet to Imperial 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.
An imperial pint is one eighth of an imperial gallon.
Result = input x 0.02831684659 / 0.00056826125.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic feet to Imperial pints
Cubic foot and Imperial 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. Cubic foot is typically associated with united States (construction, HVAC, natural gas billing), while Imperial pint is typically associated with united Kingdom, Ireland (beer and cider serving is legally defined in imperial pints).
Formula
imperial pints = cubic feet × 49.8306836723
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 cubic foot equals 0.028316846592 base units, and 1 imperial pint equals 0.00056826125 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic foot-to-imperial pint factor of 49.8306836723.
Simple example
1 ft3 × 49.83068367 = 49.83068367 imp pt
1 cubic foot = 49.83068367 imperial pints.
Real-world example
10 ft3 × 49.83068367 = 498.3068367 imp pt
10 cubic feet = 498.3068367 imperial pints.
Conversion table
| Cubic foot (ft3) | Imperial pint (imp pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft3 | 49.83068367 imp pt |
| 5 ft3 | 249.1534184 imp pt |
| 10 ft3 | 498.3068367 imp pt |
| 25 ft3 | 1,245.767092 imp pt |
| 50 ft3 | 2,491.534184 imp pt |
| 100 ft3 | 4,983.068367 imp pt |
Reverse conversion: Imperial pint to Cubic foot
49.83068367 imp pt × 0.02006795665 = 1 ft3
49.83068367 imperial pints = 1 cubic feet.
cubic feet = imperial pints × 0.0200679566545
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Imperial pint to Cubic foot.
Cubic foot vs. Imperial pint
| Aspect | Cubic foot | Imperial pint |
|---|---|---|
| Family | US/imperial customary unit | UK/imperial customary unit |
| Typical use | US natural gas utility billing (often in hundreds or thousands of cubic feet) | UK and Irish pub beer/cider serving (a legally protected serving size) |
| Where it's used | United States (construction, HVAC, natural gas billing) | United Kingdom, Ireland (beer and cider serving is legally defined in imperial pints) |
Understanding the Cubic foot
Cubic foot (ft3) measures volume. A cubic foot is exactly 0.028316846592 cubic meters, derived from the 1959 international foot. It is classified as a US/imperial customary unit.
Where it's used: United States (construction, HVAC, natural gas billing)
Uses of the Cubic foot today
- US natural gas utility billing (often in hundreds or thousands of cubic feet)
- HVAC airflow and building-volume calculations
- Lumber, concrete, and construction material estimation in the US
History of the Cubic foot
The cubic foot, like the square foot, follows from the standardized foot (exactly 0.3048 m since the 1959 international agreement) rather than having a separate historical definition.
Historical origin. Cubic foot was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Understanding the Imperial pint
Imperial pint (imp pt) measures volume. The imperial pint is one-eighth of an imperial gallon: exactly 0.56826125 liters — notably the standard UK beer serving size. It is classified as a UK/imperial customary unit.
Where it's used: United Kingdom, Ireland (beer and cider serving is legally defined in imperial pints)
Imperial pint vs. US pint. The imperial pint (568 mL) is about 20% larger than the US pint (473 mL) — a British 'pint of beer' is meaningfully more beer than an American one.
Uses of the Imperial pint today
- UK and Irish pub beer/cider serving (a legally protected serving size)
- UK milk delivery (historically and in some contexts still)
History of the Imperial pint
The imperial pint follows from Britain's 1824 imperial gallon; it remains legally protected as the mandatory serving measure for draught beer and cider in UK and Irish pubs, one of the few contexts where imperial units remain legally mandated in the UK's otherwise largely metric system.
Historical origin. Imperial pint was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Cubic foot — sources
- NIST — International yard and pound (1959) — Basis for the modern foot and its derived volume unit.
Imperial pint — sources
- UK Weights and Measures Act 1985 — Maintains the imperial pint as the legal draught beer/cider serving measure.
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Frequently asked questions
How many imperial pints are in 1 cubic foot?
1 cubic foot equals 49.83068367 imperial pints, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic foot to imperial pint?
Multiply the cubic foot value by 49.83068367. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert imperial pint back to cubic foot?
Use the reverse factor: 1 imperial pint equals 0.0200679567 cubic feet. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a cubic foot?
Cubic foot (ft3) measures volume. A cubic foot is exactly 0.028316846592 cubic meters, derived from the 1959 international foot. It is classified as a US/imperial customary unit.
What is a imperial pint?
Imperial pint (imp pt) measures volume. The imperial pint is one-eighth of an imperial gallon: exactly 0.56826125 liters — notably the standard UK beer serving size. It is classified as a UK/imperial customary unit.
Is the cubic foot to imperial pint conversion exact?
Yes. The imperial pint is one-eighth of an imperial gallon: exactly 0.56826125 liters — notably the standard UK beer serving size. That fixed definition is what the converter above uses, so any rounding you see is a display choice, not a limitation of the math.
What is the difference between imperial pint vs. us pint?
The imperial pint (568 mL) is about 20% larger than the US pint (473 mL) — a British 'pint of beer' is meaningfully more beer than an American one.
Where is the cubic foot still used today?
United States (construction, HVAC, natural gas billing)