A cubic foot is exactly 0.028316846592 cubic meters.
Cubic feet to Pints Converter — ft3 to pt
Convert Cubic foot (ft3) to Pint (pt) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic foot = 59.84415584 pint). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, history, and common uses.
Cubic feet to Pints converter
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Volume Converter
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 0.02831684659 / 0.000473176473.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic feet to Pints
Cubic foot 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. Cubic foot is typically associated with united States (construction, HVAC, natural gas billing), while Pint is typically associated with united States (beer serving, cooking, dairy).
Formula
pints = cubic feet × 59.8441558442
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 pint equals 0.000473176473 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic foot-to-pint factor of 59.8441558442.
Simple example
1 ft3 × 59.84415584 = 59.84415584 pt
1 cubic foot = 59.84415584 pints.
Real-world example
10 ft3 × 59.84415584 = 598.4415584 pt
10 cubic feet = 598.4415584 pints.
Conversion table
| Cubic foot (ft3) | Pint (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft3 | 59.84415584 pt |
| 5 ft3 | 299.2207792 pt |
| 10 ft3 | 598.4415584 pt |
| 25 ft3 | 1,496.103896 pt |
| 50 ft3 | 2,992.207792 pt |
| 100 ft3 | 5,984.415584 pt |
Reverse conversion: Pint to Cubic foot
59.84415584 pt × 0.01671006944 = 0.9999999999 ft3
59.84415584 pints = 0.9999999999 cubic feet.
cubic feet = pints × 0.0167100694444
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Pint to Cubic foot.
Cubic foot vs. Pint
| Aspect | Cubic foot | Pint |
|---|---|---|
| Family | US/imperial customary unit | US customary unit |
| Typical use | US natural gas utility billing (often in hundreds or thousands of cubic feet) | US beer and beverage serving sizes |
| Where it's used | United States (construction, HVAC, natural gas billing) | United States (beer serving, cooking, dairy) |
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 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.
Cubic foot — sources
- NIST — International yard and pound (1959) — Basis for the modern foot and its derived volume unit.
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 foot?
1 cubic foot equals 59.84415584 pints, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic foot to pint?
Multiply the cubic foot value by 59.84415584. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert pint back to cubic foot?
Use the reverse factor: 1 pint equals 0.0167100694 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 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 foot 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 cubic foot still used today?
United States (construction, HVAC, natural gas billing)