Milliliter is 0.001 liter units.
Milliliters to Imperial pints Converter — mL to imp pt
Convert Milliliter (mL) to Imperial pint (imp pt) using the exact conversion factor (1 milliliter = 0.001759754 imperial pint). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, history, and common uses.
Milliliters 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 1e-6 / 0.00056826125.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Milliliters to Imperial pints
Milliliter 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. Milliliter is typically associated with standard small-volume unit worldwide, while Imperial pint is typically associated with united Kingdom, Ireland (beer and cider serving is legally defined in imperial pints).
Formula
imperial pints = milliliters × 0.00175975398639
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 milliliter equals 0.000001 base units, and 1 imperial pint equals 0.00056826125 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct milliliter-to-imperial pint factor of 0.00175975398639.
Simple example
1 mL × 0.001759753986 = 0.001759754 imp pt
1 milliliter = 0.001759754 imperial pints.
Real-world example
10 mL × 0.001759753986 = 0.0175975399 imp pt
10 milliliters = 0.0175975399 imperial pints.
Conversion table
| Milliliter (mL) | Imperial pint (imp pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 mL | 0.001759754 imp pt |
| 5 mL | 0.0087987699 imp pt |
| 10 mL | 0.0175975399 imp pt |
| 25 mL | 0.0439938497 imp pt |
| 50 mL | 0.0879876993 imp pt |
| 100 mL | 0.1759753986 imp pt |
Reverse conversion: Imperial pint to Milliliter
0.001759754 imp pt × 568.26125 = 1.000000008 mL
0.001759754 imperial pints = 1.000000008 milliliters.
milliliters = imperial pints × 568.26125
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Imperial pint to Milliliter.
Milliliter vs. Imperial pint
| Aspect | Milliliter | Imperial pint |
|---|---|---|
| Family | SI derived (metric prefix) unit | UK/imperial customary unit |
| Typical use | Medicine dosing (worldwide, including in the US) | UK and Irish pub beer/cider serving (a legally protected serving size) |
| Where it's used | Standard small-volume unit worldwide | United Kingdom, Ireland (beer and cider serving is legally defined in imperial pints) |
Understanding the Milliliter
Milliliter (mL) measures volume. A milliliter is one-thousandth of a liter, equal to one cubic centimeter. It is classified as a SI derived (metric prefix) unit.
Where it's used: Standard small-volume unit worldwide
Uses of the Milliliter today
- Medicine dosing (worldwide, including in the US)
- Cooking and recipe measurement outside the US
- Beverage and small-container labeling
History of the Milliliter
The milliliter follows directly from the liter via the 'milli-' SI prefix. It is notable as one of the few metric units in routine US use, since medicine dosing (syringes, liquid medication) is specified in milliliters even in the US.
Historical origin. Milliliter 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.
Milliliter — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — SI prefixes — Defines 'milli-' as the prefix for 10⁻³.
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 milliliter?
1 milliliter equals 0.001759754 imperial pints, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert milliliter to imperial pint?
Multiply the milliliter value by 0.001759753986. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert imperial pint back to milliliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 imperial pint equals 568.26125 milliliters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a milliliter?
Milliliter (mL) measures volume. A milliliter is one-thousandth of a liter, equal to one cubic centimeter. It is classified as a SI derived (metric prefix) 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 milliliter 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 milliliter still used today?
Standard small-volume unit worldwide