A US liquid pint is one eighth of a US gallon.
Pints to Tablespoons Converter — pt to tbsp
Convert Pint (pt) to Tablespoon (tbsp) using the exact conversion factor (1 pint = 32 tablespoon). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, history, and common uses.
Pints to Tablespoons 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.
A US tablespoon is half a US fluid ounce.
Result = input x 0.000473176473 / 1.47867648e-5.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Pints to Tablespoons
Pint and Tablespoon 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 Tablespoon is typically associated with united States (cooking and recipe measurement).
Formula
tablespoons = pints × 32
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 pint equals 0.000473176473 base units, and 1 tablespoon equals 0.0000147867647813 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct pint-to-tablespoon factor of 32.
Simple example
1 pt × 32 = 32 tbsp
1 pint = 32 tablespoons.
Real-world example
10 pt × 32 = 320 tbsp
10 pints = 320 tablespoons.
Conversion table
| Pint (pt) | Tablespoon (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 32 tbsp |
| 5 pt | 160 tbsp |
| 10 pt | 320 tbsp |
| 25 pt | 800 tbsp |
| 50 pt | 1,600 tbsp |
| 100 pt | 3,200 tbsp |
Reverse conversion: Tablespoon to Pint
32 tbsp × 0.03125 = 1 pt
32 tablespoons = 1 pint.
pints = tablespoons × 0.03125
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Tablespoon to Pint.
Pint vs. Tablespoon
| Aspect | Pint | Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|
| Family | US customary unit | US customary unit |
| Typical use | US beer and beverage serving sizes | US recipe and cooking measurement |
| Where it's used | United States (beer serving, cooking, dairy) | United States (cooking and recipe measurement) |
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 Tablespoon
Tablespoon (tbsp) measures volume. The US tablespoon is exactly 14.78676478125 milliliters — 3 US teaspoons, or 1/16 of a US cup. It is classified as a US customary unit.
Where it's used: United States (cooking and recipe measurement)
Uses of the Tablespoon today
- US recipe and cooking measurement
- Nutrition labeling serving sizes in the US
- Medication dosing instructions in the US
Pint — sources
- NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C — General tables of units including the US pint definition.
Tablespoon — sources
- NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C — General tables of units including the US tablespoon definition.
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Frequently asked questions
How many tablespoons are in 1 pint?
1 pint equals 32 tablespoons, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert pint to tablespoon?
Multiply the pint value by 32. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert tablespoon back to pint?
Use the reverse factor: 1 tablespoon equals 0.03125 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 tablespoon?
Tablespoon (tbsp) measures volume. The US tablespoon is exactly 14.78676478125 milliliters — 3 US teaspoons, or 1/16 of a US cup. It is classified as a US customary unit.
Is the pint to tablespoon conversion exact?
Yes. The US tablespoon is exactly 14.78676478125 milliliters — 3 US teaspoons, or 1/16 of a US cup. 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)