A liter is one cubic decimeter.
Liters to Imperial pints Converter — L to imp pt
Convert Liter (L) to Imperial pint (imp pt) using the exact conversion factor (1 liter = 1.759753986 imperial pint). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, history, and common uses.
Liters to Imperial 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.
An imperial pint is one eighth of an imperial gallon.
Result = input x 0.001 / 0.00056826125.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Liters to Imperial pints
Liter 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. Liter is typically associated with standard volume unit for liquids worldwide, including in the US for beverages and fuel labeling in some contexts, while Imperial pint is typically associated with united Kingdom, Ireland (beer and cider serving is legally defined in imperial pints).
Formula
imperial pints = liters × 1.75975398639
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 liter equals 0.001 base units, and 1 imperial pint equals 0.00056826125 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct liter-to-imperial pint factor of 1.75975398639.
Simple example
1 L × 1.759753986 = 1.759753986 imp pt
1 liter = 1.759753986 imperial pints.
Real-world example
10 L × 1.759753986 = 17.59753986 imp pt
10 liters = 17.59753986 imperial pints.
Conversion table
| Liter (L) | Imperial pint (imp pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 1.759753986 imp pt |
| 5 L | 8.798769932 imp pt |
| 10 L | 17.59753986 imp pt |
| 25 L | 43.99384966 imp pt |
| 50 L | 87.98769932 imp pt |
| 100 L | 175.9753986 imp pt |
Reverse conversion: Imperial pint to Liter
1.759753986 imp pt × 0.56826125 = 0.9999999998 L
1.759753986 imperial pints = 0.9999999998 liters.
liters = imperial pints × 0.56826125
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Imperial pint to Liter.
Liter vs. Imperial pint
| Aspect | Liter | Imperial pint |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Non-SI metric unit accepted for use with SI | UK/imperial customary unit |
| Typical use | Beverage, fuel, and liquid product packaging worldwide | UK and Irish pub beer/cider serving (a legally protected serving size) |
| Where it's used | Standard volume unit for liquids worldwide, including in the US for beverages and fuel labeling in some contexts | United Kingdom, Ireland (beer and cider serving is legally defined in imperial pints) |
Understanding the Liter
Liter (L) measures volume. A liter is defined as exactly one cubic decimeter (0.001 cubic meters). It is classified as a Non-SI metric unit accepted for use with SI.
Where it's used: Standard volume unit for liquids worldwide, including in the US for beverages and fuel labeling in some contexts
Uses of the Liter today
- Beverage, fuel, and liquid product packaging worldwide
- Cooking and recipe measurement in metric countries
- Laboratory and scientific volume measurement
History of the Liter
The liter was introduced with the French metric system in 1795, originally defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water at its freezing point — tying volume, mass, and the meter together.
Between 1901 and 1964, the liter was briefly redefined as the volume of exactly one kilogram of water at its maximum density (about 4 °C), which made it very slightly larger than a cubic decimeter. It was redefined back to exactly one cubic decimeter in 1964, the definition still used today.
Historical origin. Liter 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.
Liter — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — Non-SI units accepted for use with SI — Current cubic-decimeter definition of the liter.
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 liter?
1 liter equals 1.759753986 imperial pints, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert liter to imperial pint?
Multiply the liter value by 1.759753986. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert imperial pint back to liter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 imperial pint equals 0.56826125 liters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a liter?
Liter (L) measures volume. A liter is defined as exactly one cubic decimeter (0.001 cubic meters). It is classified as a Non-SI metric unit accepted for use with SI.
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 liter 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 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 liter still used today?
Standard volume unit for liquids worldwide, including in the US for beverages and fuel labeling in some contexts