Liters to UK Pints (L to imp pt) Converter
1 liter (L) = 1.75975 UK pints (imp pt). To convert liters to UK pints, multiply by 1.75975: 2 L × 1.75975 = 3.51951 imp pt. Also searched as litre to UK pint, litres to UK pint, litres to UK pints.
Quick facts
- 1 L = 1.75975 imp pt
- 1 imp pt = 0.568261 L
- Formula: imp pt = L × 1.75975
- Quick estimate: multiply by about 1.8
How to convert liters to UK pints
- Take the value in liters.
- Multiply it by 1.75975 (the number of UK pints in one liter).
- Check the answer: it should be larger than the number you started with.
Worked example (a large bottle of water): 2 L × 1.75975 = 3.51951 imp pt.
To convert UK pints back to liters, multiply by 0.568261, or divide by 1.75975.
Source: NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C, and NIST SP 811 (US customary volume units).
Liters to UK Pints conversion table
| Liters [L] | UK Pints [imp pt] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 L | 0.0175975399 imp pt |
| 0.1 L | 0.1759753986 imp pt |
| 1 L | 1.7597539864 imp pt |
| 2 L | 3.5195079728 imp pt |
| 3 L | 5.2792619592 imp pt |
| 5 L | 8.798769932 imp pt |
| 10 L | 17.5975398639 imp pt |
| 20 L | 35.1950797279 imp pt |
| 50 L | 87.9876993196 imp pt |
| 100 L | 175.9753986393 imp pt |
| 1000 L | 1759.7539863927 imp pt |
L to imp pt chart from 1 to 100
- 1 L 1.75975 imp pt
- 2 L 3.51951 imp pt
- 3 L 5.27926 imp pt
- 4 L 7.03902 imp pt
- 5 L 8.79877 imp pt
- 6 L 10.5585 imp pt
- 7 L 12.3183 imp pt
- 8 L 14.078 imp pt
- 9 L 15.8378 imp pt
- 10 L 17.5975 imp pt
- 11 L 19.3573 imp pt
- 12 L 21.117 imp pt
- 13 L 22.8768 imp pt
- 14 L 24.6366 imp pt
- 15 L 26.3963 imp pt
- 16 L 28.1561 imp pt
- 17 L 29.9158 imp pt
- 18 L 31.6756 imp pt
- 19 L 33.4353 imp pt
- 20 L 35.1951 imp pt
- 25 L 43.9938 imp pt
- 30 L 52.7926 imp pt
- 35 L 61.5914 imp pt
- 40 L 70.3902 imp pt
- 45 L 79.1889 imp pt
- 50 L 87.9877 imp pt
- 55 L 96.7865 imp pt
- 60 L 105.585 imp pt
- 65 L 114.384 imp pt
- 70 L 123.183 imp pt
- 75 L 131.982 imp pt
- 80 L 140.78 imp pt
- 85 L 149.579 imp pt
- 90 L 158.378 imp pt
- 95 L 167.177 imp pt
- 100 L 175.975 imp pt
UK Pints to Liters conversion table
| UK Pints [imp pt] | Liters [L] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 imp pt | 0.0056826125 L |
| 0.1 imp pt | 0.056826125 L |
| 1 imp pt | 0.56826125 L |
| 2 imp pt | 1.1365225 L |
| 3 imp pt | 1.70478375 L |
| 5 imp pt | 2.84130625 L |
| 10 imp pt | 5.6826125 L |
| 20 imp pt | 11.365225 L |
| 50 imp pt | 28.4130625 L |
| 100 imp pt | 56.826125 L |
| 1000 imp pt | 568.26125 L |
Liters vs UK Pints
| Liter | UK Pint | |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol | L | imp pt |
| Equals | 1 L = 1.75975 imp pt | 1 imp pt = 0.568261 L |
What is a liter?
The common metric unit of volume, equal to one cubic decimeter. The standard volume unit worldwide for beverages and fuel outside the US.
What is a UK pint?
A UK imperial unit equal to 20 imperial fluid ounces (exactly 568.26125 ml). The legal measure for draught beer and cider in UK pubs and for doorstep milk.
Where You Will Meet Liters and UK Pints
Liters are used mainly in Canada, the UK and most of the world, and in US science, medicine and nutrition labels, while UK pints are used mainly in the UK (pub pints, fuel economy in mpg) and older Canadian recipes. Because the two units come from different systems, Americans, Britons and Canadians often need it when buying from each other online, following each other's recipes or instructions, or filling in official forms.
How big is 1 L compared with 1 imp pt?
1 L is 1.75975 times the size of 1 imp pt, so the number gets bigger when you convert liters to UK pints. The two are close in size: 1 L is about 76% larger than 1 imp pt, which is easy to miss.
Liters to UK Pints without a calculator
- Closer estimate: multiply by 1.8 (within 2.3%).
- Fraction trick: multiply by 7, then divide by 4 (within 0.55%).
Real-world L to imp pt examples
| Example | Liters | UK Pints |
|---|---|---|
| A large water bottle | 1.5 L | 2.63963 imp pt |
| A bottle of cola | 2 L | 3.51951 imp pt |
| A car fuel tank | 50 L | 87.9877 imp pt |
| A can of cooking oil | 5 L | 8.79877 imp pt |
| A pint of beer in a UK pub | 0.568261 L | 1 imp pt |
| Two pints of milk | 1.13652 L | 2 imp pt |
| A half-pint | 0.284131 L | 0.5 imp pt |
How exact is the L to imp pt factor?
The factor is exact by definition, so any error comes only from rounding. Keep at least 4 significant figures for school work, and the full factor for anything legal or commercial.
Mistakes to avoid
- This page uses the imperial (UK) measure. A US measure with the same name is smaller, so make sure your source is British or older Canadian.
Background on liters and UK pints
The litre was redefined in 1964 as exactly one cubic decimetre.
The imperial pint (20 fl oz) is about 20% larger than the US pint (16 fl oz).
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Frequently asked questions
How many UK pints are in a liter?
There are 1.75975 UK pints in 1 liter (1 L = 1.7597539864 imp pt).
How many liters are in a UK pint?
There are 0.568261 liters in 1 UK pint (1 imp pt = 0.56826125 L).
How do I convert liters to UK pints?
Use imp pt = L × 1.75975. So 10 L becomes 17.5975 imp pt; for the reverse, multiply by 0.568261.
What is 10 L in UK pints?
10 L = 17.5975 imp pt.
What is 100 L in UK pints?
100 L = 175.975 imp pt.
How accurate is this liter to UK pint converter?
Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C, and NIST SP 811 (US customary volume units)). Results are shown to up to 10 decimal places; round them to suit your purpose.
What is an easy way to convert liters to UK pints?
Closer estimate: multiply by 1.8 (within 2.3%).
How many UK pints is 50 L (a car fuel tank)?
50 L = 87.9877 imp pt.
How many liters is a half-pint (0.5 imp pt)?
0.5 imp pt = 0.284131 L.
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