A US liquid pint is one eighth of a US gallon.
Pints to Cubic Meters Converter — pt to m3
Convert Pint (pt) to Cubic Meter (m3) using the exact conversion factor (1 pint = 0.0004731765 cubic meter). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, history, and common uses.
Pints to Cubic Meters converter
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Volume Converter
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.
Cubic metric volume unit.
Result = input x 0.000473176473 / 1.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Pints to Cubic Meters
Pint and Cubic Meter 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. Pint is typically associated with united States (beer serving, cooking, dairy), while Cubic Meter is typically associated with standard volume unit worldwide for large-scale measurement (construction, shipping, utilities).
Formula
cubic meters = pints × 0.000473176473
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 pint equals 0.000473176473 base units, and 1 cubic meter equals 1 base unit, so dividing one by the other gives the direct pint-to-cubic meter factor of 0.000473176473.
Simple example
1 pt × 0.000473176473 = 0.0004731765 m3
1 pint = 0.0004731765 cubic meters.
Real-world example
10 pt × 0.000473176473 = 0.0047317647 m3
10 pints = 0.0047317647 cubic meters.
Conversion table
| Pint (pt) | Cubic Meter (m3) |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.0004731765 m3 |
| 5 pt | 0.0023658824 m3 |
| 10 pt | 0.0047317647 m3 |
| 25 pt | 0.0118294118 m3 |
| 50 pt | 0.0236588237 m3 |
| 100 pt | 0.0473176473 m3 |
Reverse conversion: Cubic Meter to Pint
0.0004731765 m3 × 2113.376419 = 1.000000057 pt
0.0004731765 cubic meters = 1.000000057 pints.
pints = cubic meters × 2113.37641887
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic Meter to Pint.
Pint vs. Cubic Meter
| Aspect | Pint | Cubic Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Family | US customary unit | SI derived unit |
| Typical use | US beer and beverage serving sizes | Concrete, excavation, and construction material volume |
| Where it's used | United States (beer serving, cooking, dairy) | Standard volume unit worldwide for large-scale measurement (construction, shipping, utilities) |
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.
Understanding the Cubic Meter
Cubic Meter (m3) measures volume. The cubic meter is the SI derived unit of volume: the volume of a cube with 1-meter sides. It is classified as a SI derived unit.
Where it's used: Standard volume unit worldwide for large-scale measurement (construction, shipping, utilities)
Uses of the Cubic Meter today
- Concrete, excavation, and construction material volume
- Natural gas and water utility billing in many countries
- Shipping container and freight volume measurement
History of the Cubic Meter
Like the square meter, the cubic meter is a coherent SI derived unit that follows automatically from the meter rather than having an independent origin story of its own.
Historical origin. Cubic Meter was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Pint — sources
- NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C — General tables of units including the US pint definition.
Cubic Meter — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — Coherent derived units — Defines the cubic meter as the SI unit of volume.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cubic meters are in 1 pint?
1 pint equals 0.0004731765 cubic meters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert pint to cubic meter?
Multiply the pint value by 0.000473176473. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic meter back to pint?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic meter equals 2,113.376419 pints. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
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.
What is a cubic meter?
Cubic Meter (m3) measures volume. The cubic meter is the SI derived unit of volume: the volume of a cube with 1-meter sides. It is classified as a SI derived unit.
Is the pint to cubic meter 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.
Where is the pint still used today?
United States (beer serving, cooking, dairy)