A US liquid gallon is exactly 3.785411784 liters.
Gallons to Imperial pints Converter — gal to imp pt
Convert Gallon (gal) to Imperial pint (imp pt) using the exact conversion factor (1 gallon = 6.661393477 imperial pint). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, history, and common uses.
Gallons to Imperial pints converter
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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 0.003785411784 / 0.00056826125.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Gallons to Imperial pints
Gallon 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. Gallon is typically associated with united States (fuel, beverage, and liquid measurement), while Imperial pint is typically associated with united Kingdom, Ireland (beer and cider serving is legally defined in imperial pints).
Formula
imperial pints = gallons × 6.66139347703
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 gallon equals 0.003785411784 base units, and 1 imperial pint equals 0.00056826125 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct gallon-to-imperial pint factor of 6.66139347703.
Simple example
1 gal × 6.661393477 = 6.661393477 imp pt
1 gallon = 6.661393477 imperial pints.
Real-world example
10 gal × 6.661393477 = 66.61393477 imp pt
10 gallons = 66.61393477 imperial pints.
Conversion table
| Gallon (gal) | Imperial pint (imp pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 gal | 6.661393477 imp pt |
| 5 gal | 33.30696739 imp pt |
| 10 gal | 66.61393477 imp pt |
| 25 gal | 166.5348369 imp pt |
| 50 gal | 333.0696739 imp pt |
| 100 gal | 666.1393477 imp pt |
Reverse conversion: Imperial pint to Gallon
6.661393477 imp pt × 0.1501187407 = 1 gal
6.661393477 imperial pints = 1 gallons.
gallons = imperial pints × 0.150118740688
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Imperial pint to Gallon.
Gallon vs. Imperial pint
| Aspect | Gallon | Imperial pint |
|---|---|---|
| Family | US customary unit | UK/imperial customary unit |
| Typical use | Fuel pump and vehicle fuel-economy measurement in the US | UK and Irish pub beer/cider serving (a legally protected serving size) |
| Where it's used | United States (fuel, beverage, and liquid measurement) | United Kingdom, Ireland (beer and cider serving is legally defined in imperial pints) |
Understanding the Gallon
Gallon (gal) measures volume. The US liquid gallon is defined as exactly 231 cubic inches, equal to 3.785411784 liters. It is classified as a US customary unit.
Where it's used: United States (fuel, beverage, and liquid measurement)
US gallon vs. imperial gallon. The US liquid gallon (3.785411784 L) and the British imperial gallon (4.54609 L) are different units with the same name; always confirm which one a source is using.
Uses of the Gallon today
- Fuel pump and vehicle fuel-economy measurement in the US
- Beverage and liquid product packaging in the US
- Cooking and recipe measurement in US customary units
History of the Gallon
The US gallon descends from the English wine gallon of 231 cubic inches, a standard used for measuring wine in medieval and early modern England, which the American colonies inherited and retained even after England moved to a different imperial gallon in 1824.
England's 1824 Weights and Measures Act replaced the old wine gallon with a new imperial gallon (based on 10 pounds of water), but the US kept the older 231-cubic-inch definition — which is why the US gallon (3.785 L) and the imperial gallon (4.546 L) differ by about 20% today.
Historical origin. Gallon 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.
Gallon — sources
- NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C — General tables of units of measurement, including the US gallon definition.
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 gallon?
1 gallon equals 6.661393477 imperial pints, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert gallon to imperial pint?
Multiply the gallon value by 6.661393477. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert imperial pint back to gallon?
Use the reverse factor: 1 imperial pint equals 0.1501187407 gallons. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a gallon?
Gallon (gal) measures volume. The US liquid gallon is defined as exactly 231 cubic inches, equal to 3.785411784 liters. It is classified as a US 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 gallon 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 us gallon vs. imperial gallon?
The US liquid gallon (3.785411784 L) and the British imperial gallon (4.54609 L) are different units with the same name; always confirm which one a source is using.
Where is the gallon still used today?
United States (fuel, beverage, and liquid measurement)