An imperial gallon is exactly 4.54609 liters.
Imperial gallons to Pints Converter — imp gal to pt
Convert Imperial gallon (imp gal) to Pint (pt) using the exact conversion factor (1 imperial gallon = 9.607599404 pint). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, history, and common uses.
Imperial gallons 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 0.00454609 / 0.000473176473.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Imperial gallons to Pints
Imperial gallon 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. Imperial gallon is typically associated with united Kingdom, Canada (some contexts), and other Commonwealth countries, while Pint is typically associated with united States (beer serving, cooking, dairy).
Formula
pints = imperial gallons × 9.60759940404
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 pint equals 0.000473176473 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct imperial gallon-to-pint factor of 9.60759940404.
Simple example
1 imp gal × 9.607599404 = 9.607599404 pt
1 imperial gallon = 9.607599404 pints.
Real-world example
10 imp gal × 9.607599404 = 96.07599404 pt
10 imperial gallons = 96.07599404 pints.
Conversion table
| Imperial gallon (imp gal) | Pint (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 imp gal | 9.607599404 pt |
| 5 imp gal | 48.03799702 pt |
| 10 imp gal | 96.07599404 pt |
| 25 imp gal | 240.1899851 pt |
| 50 imp gal | 480.3799702 pt |
| 100 imp gal | 960.7599404 pt |
Reverse conversion: Pint to Imperial gallon
9.607599404 pt × 0.1040842731 = 1 imp gal
9.607599404 pints = 1 imperial gallons.
imperial gallons = pints × 0.104084273079
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Pint to Imperial gallon.
Imperial gallon vs. Pint
| Aspect | Imperial gallon | Pint |
|---|---|---|
| Family | UK/imperial customary unit | US customary unit |
| Typical use | UK fuel and beverage measurement (historically; UK now primarily uses liters for retail) | US beer and beverage serving sizes |
| Where it's used | United Kingdom, Canada (some contexts), and other Commonwealth countries | United States (beer serving, cooking, dairy) |
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 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.
Imperial gallon — sources
- UK Weights and Measures Act 1824 — Establishes the imperial gallon definition.
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 imperial gallon?
1 imperial gallon equals 9.607599404 pints, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert imperial gallon to pint?
Multiply the imperial gallon value by 9.607599404. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert pint back to imperial gallon?
Use the reverse factor: 1 pint equals 0.1040842731 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 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 imperial gallon 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.
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