A US liquid pint is one eighth of a US gallon.
Pints to Deciliters Converter — pt to dL
Convert Pint (pt) to Deciliter (dL) using the exact conversion factor (1 pint = 4.73176473 deciliter). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Pints to Deciliters converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Deciliter is 0.1 liter units.
Result = input x 0.000473176473 / 0.0001.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Pints to Deciliters
Pint and Deciliter 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 most often used for us beer and beverage serving sizes.
Formula
deciliters = pints × 4.73176473
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 pint equals 0.000473176473 base units, and 1 deciliter equals 0.0001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct pint-to-deciliter factor of 4.73176473.
Simple example
1 pt × 4.73176473 = 4.73176473 dL
1 pint = 4.73176473 deciliters.
Real-world example
10 pt × 4.73176473 = 47.3176473 dL
10 pints = 47.3176473 deciliters.
Conversion table
| Pint (pt) | Deciliter (dL) |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 4.73176473 dL |
| 5 pt | 23.65882365 dL |
| 10 pt | 47.3176473 dL |
| 25 pt | 118.2941182 dL |
| 50 pt | 236.5882365 dL |
| 100 pt | 473.176473 dL |
Reverse conversion: Deciliter to Pint
4.73176473 dL × 0.2113376419 = 1 pt
4.73176473 deciliters = 1 pint.
pints = deciliters × 0.211337641887
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Deciliter to Pint.
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 Deciliter (dL)
Deciliter is 0.1 liter units.
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 deciliters are in 1 pint?
1 pint equals 4.73176473 deciliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert pint to deciliter?
Multiply the pint value by 4.73176473. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert deciliter back to pint?
Use the reverse factor: 1 deciliter equals 0.2113376419 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 deciliter?
Deciliter (dL) is a unit of volume.
Is the pint to deciliter 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)