Pints to Litres Converter
Convert UK pints to litres quickly. Free pints to litres converter with common conversion values.
Formula
litres = UK pints × 0.568261
Common Conversions
Pints Are Different Sizes (UK vs US)
UK pint = 568 ml = 0.568 litres. US pint = 473 ml = 0.473 litres. The UK pint is about 20% larger - a major difference for beer drinkers crossing the Atlantic. Both are 'pints' but the volume differs significantly. Multiply UK pints by 0.568 (or US pints by 0.473) to get litres.
UK pubs serve UK pints (568 ml). US bars serve US pints (473 ml). The pint glass size is a national tradition; same word, very different drink. UK milk has historically been sold in pints; this is now mostly metric in supermarkets but the 'pint of milk' phrase persists.
Common Pints to Litres Conversions
| Pints | UK Litres | US Litres |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pint | 0.568 L | 0.473 L |
| 2 pints | 1.136 L | 0.946 L |
| 4 pints | 2.273 L | 1.893 L |
| 6 pints | 3.409 L | 2.839 L |
| 8 pints | 4.546 L | 3.785 L |
| 10 pints | 5.682 L | 4.732 L |
| 12 pints | 6.819 L | 5.678 L |
| 20 pints | 11.36 L | 9.46 L |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are UK pints bigger?
Historical accident. The UK retained the older Imperial pint (568 ml) when it standardised in 1824. The US, having gained independence in 1776, used an earlier (smaller) Queen Anne pint definition (473 ml). Both retained their respective pint sizes.
Is beer always served in pints?
In UK pubs: standard pour is a UK pint (568 ml) or a half pint (284 ml). US bars: pints are 473 ml, but many serve 16 oz pints in deceptive 'pub' glasses that look bigger. Australia uses 'schooners' (425 ml) and 'middys' (285 ml) instead of pints in most states.
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