Litres to Pints Converter
Convert litres to UK pints with our free tool. Includes a reference table of common conversions.
Formula
UK pints = litres ÷ 0.568261
Common Conversions
How to Convert Litres to Pints
1 litre = 1.76 UK pints OR 2.11 US pints. Divide litres by 0.568 (UK) or 0.473 (US) to get pints. So 2 L = 3.52 UK pints or 4.23 US pints. Always specify which system - the pint size differs significantly between UK and US.
Common context: scaling up drink quantities for parties, converting European bottle sizes to pint equivalents. A 2 L Coca-Cola bottle = 3.52 UK pints (or 4.23 US). A 750 ml wine bottle = 1.32 UK pints (or 1.59 US). Standard UK milk bottles are sold in 1, 2, 4 or 6 pint sizes (568 ml × n).
Common Litres to Pints Conversions
| Litres | UK Pints | US Pints |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 L | 0.88 pt | 1.06 pt |
| 1 L | 1.76 pt | 2.11 pt |
| 1.5 L | 2.64 pt | 3.17 pt |
| 2 L | 3.52 pt | 4.23 pt |
| 3 L | 5.28 pt | 6.34 pt |
| 5 L | 8.80 pt | 10.57 pt |
| 10 L | 17.60 pt | 21.13 pt |
| 20 L | 35.20 pt | 42.27 pt |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pints in a 2-litre bottle?
2 L = 3.52 UK pints (or 4.23 US pints). A typical 2 L Coca-Cola bottle is just over 3.5 UK pints or just over 4 US pints.
Why doesn't a litre equal a pint?
Pints are an old non-metric volume measurement; litres are metric. They were independently defined - 1 L is 1000 ml; 1 UK pint is 568 ml. The conversion factor reflects that history.
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