An imperial pint is one eighth of an imperial gallon.
Imperial pints to Decaliters Converter — imp pt to daL
Convert Imperial pint (imp pt) to Decaliter (daL) using the exact conversion factor (1 imperial pint = 0.056826125 decaliter). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Imperial pints to Decaliters converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Decaliter is 10 liter units.
Result = input x 0.00056826125 / 0.01.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Imperial pints to Decaliters
Imperial pint and Decaliter 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 pint is most often used for uk and irish pub beer/cider serving (a legally protected serving size).
Formula
decaliters = imperial pints × 0.056826125
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 imperial pint equals 0.00056826125 base units, and 1 decaliter equals 0.01 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct imperial pint-to-decaliter factor of 0.056826125.
Simple example
1 imp pt × 0.056826125 = 0.056826125 daL
1 imperial pint = 0.056826125 decaliters.
Real-world example
10 imp pt × 0.056826125 = 0.56826125 daL
10 imperial pints = 0.56826125 decaliters.
Conversion table
| Imperial pint (imp pt) | Decaliter (daL) |
|---|---|
| 1 imp pt | 0.056826125 daL |
| 5 imp pt | 0.284130625 daL |
| 10 imp pt | 0.56826125 daL |
| 25 imp pt | 1.420653125 daL |
| 50 imp pt | 2.84130625 daL |
| 100 imp pt | 5.6826125 daL |
Reverse conversion: Decaliter to Imperial pint
0.056826125 daL × 17.59753986 = 1 imp pt
0.056826125 decaliters = 1 imperial pint.
imperial pints = decaliters × 17.5975398639
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Decaliter to Imperial pint.
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.
Understanding the Decaliter (daL)
Decaliter is 10 liter units.
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 decaliters are in 1 imperial pint?
1 imperial pint equals 0.056826125 decaliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert imperial pint to decaliter?
Multiply the imperial pint value by 0.056826125. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert decaliter back to imperial pint?
Use the reverse factor: 1 decaliter equals 17.59753986 imperial pints. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
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.
What is a decaliter?
Decaliter (daL) is a unit of volume.
Is the imperial pint to decaliter 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 imperial pint still used today?
United Kingdom, Ireland (beer and cider serving is legally defined in imperial pints)