An imperial gallon is exactly 4.54609 liters.
Imperial gallons to Imperial pints Converter — imp gal to imp pt
Convert Imperial gallon (imp gal) to Imperial pint (imp pt) using the exact conversion factor (1 imperial gallon = 8 imperial pint). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, history, and common uses.
Imperial gallons to Imperial pints converter
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An imperial pint is one eighth of an imperial gallon.
Result = input x 0.00454609 / 0.00056826125.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Imperial gallons to Imperial pints
Imperial 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. Imperial gallon is typically associated with united Kingdom, Canada (some contexts), and other Commonwealth countries, while Imperial pint is typically associated with united Kingdom, Ireland (beer and cider serving is legally defined in imperial pints).
Formula
imperial pints = imperial gallons × 8
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 imperial gallon equals 0.00454609 base units, and 1 imperial pint equals 0.00056826125 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct imperial gallon-to-imperial pint factor of 8.
Simple example
1 imp gal × 8 = 8 imp pt
1 imperial gallon = 8 imperial pints.
Real-world example
10 imp gal × 8 = 80 imp pt
10 imperial gallons = 80 imperial pints.
Conversion table
| Imperial gallon (imp gal) | Imperial pint (imp pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 imp gal | 8 imp pt |
| 5 imp gal | 40 imp pt |
| 10 imp gal | 80 imp pt |
| 25 imp gal | 200 imp pt |
| 50 imp gal | 400 imp pt |
| 100 imp gal | 800 imp pt |
Reverse conversion: Imperial pint to Imperial gallon
8 imp pt × 0.125 = 1 imp gal
8 imperial pints = 1 imperial gallon.
imperial gallons = imperial pints × 0.125
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Imperial pint to Imperial gallon.
Imperial gallon vs. Imperial pint
| Aspect | Imperial gallon | Imperial pint |
|---|---|---|
| Family | UK/imperial customary unit | UK/imperial customary unit |
| Typical use | UK fuel and beverage measurement (historically; UK now primarily uses liters for retail) | UK and Irish pub beer/cider serving (a legally protected serving size) |
| Where it's used | United Kingdom, Canada (some contexts), and other Commonwealth countries | United Kingdom, Ireland (beer and cider serving is legally defined in imperial pints) |
Understanding the Imperial gallon
Imperial gallon (imp gal) measures volume. The imperial gallon is defined as exactly 4.54609 liters, about 20% larger than the US gallon. It is classified as a UK/imperial customary unit.
Where it's used: United Kingdom, Canada (some contexts), and other Commonwealth countries
Imperial gallon vs. US gallon. Britain's 1824 Weights and Measures Act defined a new gallon based on 10 pounds of water, replacing the old wine gallon the US had already adopted — leaving the US (3.785 L) and imperial (4.546 L) gallons about 20% apart today.
Uses of the Imperial gallon today
- UK fuel and beverage measurement (historically; UK now primarily uses liters for retail)
- Commonwealth country liquid measurement in some contexts
History of the Imperial gallon
The imperial gallon was created by Britain's Weights and Measures Act of 1824, defined as the volume of 10 pounds of water, replacing several inconsistent older English gallon definitions (wine gallon, ale gallon, corn gallon) with one standard.
Historical origin. Imperial 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.
Imperial gallon — sources
- UK Weights and Measures Act 1824 — Establishes the imperial 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 imperial gallon?
1 imperial gallon equals 8 imperial pints, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert imperial gallon to imperial pint?
Multiply the imperial gallon value by 8. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert imperial pint back to imperial gallon?
Use the reverse factor: 1 imperial pint equals 0.125 imperial gallons. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a imperial gallon?
Imperial gallon (imp gal) measures volume. The imperial gallon is defined as exactly 4.54609 liters, about 20% larger than the US gallon. It is classified as a UK/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 imperial 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 imperial gallon vs. us gallon?
Britain's 1824 Weights and Measures Act defined a new gallon based on 10 pounds of water, replacing the old wine gallon the US had already adopted — leaving the US (3.785 L) and imperial (4.546 L) gallons about 20% apart today.
Where is the imperial gallon still used today?
United Kingdom, Canada (some contexts), and other Commonwealth countries