UK Pints to Liters (imp pt to L) Converter
1 UK pint (imp pt) = 0.568261 liters (L). To convert UK pints to liters, multiply by 0.568261: 25 imp pt × 0.568261 = 14.2065 L. Also searched as UK pints to litres.
Quick facts
- 1 imp pt = 0.568261 L
- 1 L = 1.75975 imp pt
- Formula: L = imp pt × 0.568261
- Quick estimate: multiply by about 0.57
How to convert UK pints to liters
- Write down the number of UK pints you have.
- Multiply it by 0.568261 (the number of liters in one UK pint).
- Round the answer to a sensible number of decimal places.
Worked example: 25 imp pt × 0.568261 = 14.2065 L.
To convert liters back to UK pints, multiply by 1.75975, or divide by 0.568261.
Source: NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C, and NIST SP 811 (US customary volume units).
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 |
imp pt to L chart from 1 to 100
- 1 imp pt 0.568261 L
- 2 imp pt 1.13652 L
- 3 imp pt 1.70478 L
- 4 imp pt 2.27305 L
- 5 imp pt 2.84131 L
- 6 imp pt 3.40957 L
- 7 imp pt 3.97783 L
- 8 imp pt 4.54609 L
- 9 imp pt 5.11435 L
- 10 imp pt 5.68261 L
- 11 imp pt 6.25087 L
- 12 imp pt 6.81914 L
- 13 imp pt 7.3874 L
- 14 imp pt 7.95566 L
- 15 imp pt 8.52392 L
- 16 imp pt 9.09218 L
- 17 imp pt 9.66044 L
- 18 imp pt 10.2287 L
- 19 imp pt 10.797 L
- 20 imp pt 11.3652 L
- 25 imp pt 14.2065 L
- 30 imp pt 17.0478 L
- 35 imp pt 19.8891 L
- 40 imp pt 22.7305 L
- 45 imp pt 25.5718 L
- 50 imp pt 28.4131 L
- 55 imp pt 31.2544 L
- 60 imp pt 34.0957 L
- 65 imp pt 36.937 L
- 70 imp pt 39.7783 L
- 75 imp pt 42.6196 L
- 80 imp pt 45.4609 L
- 85 imp pt 48.3022 L
- 90 imp pt 51.1435 L
- 95 imp pt 53.9848 L
- 100 imp pt 56.8261 L
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 |
UK Pints vs Liters
| UK Pint | Liter | |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol | imp pt | L |
| Equals | 1 imp pt = 0.568261 L | 1 L = 1.75975 imp pt |
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.
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.
Where You Will Meet UK Pints and Liters
UK pints are used mainly in the UK (pub pints, fuel economy in mpg) and older Canadian recipes, while liters are used mainly in Canada, the UK and most of the world, and in US science, medicine and nutrition labels. This conversion bridges the US customary and metric systems, so it comes up whenever a figure crosses the US border with Canada or the Atlantic with the UK: product specifications, travel, recipes, school work and trade.
How big is 1 imp pt compared with 1 L?
1 imp pt is only 0.568261 of 1 L: you need 1.75975 UK pints to make 1 L, so the number gets smaller when you convert. The two are close in size: 1 L is about 76% larger than 1 imp pt, which is easy to miss.
UK Pints to Liters without a calculator
- In your head: multiply by 0.6 (about 5.6% off). 2 imp pt × 0.6 ≈ 1.2 L.
- Closer estimate: multiply by 0.57 (within 0.31%).
- Or divide: divide by 1.8 (within 2.3%), which is often easier than multiplying by a small decimal.
- Fraction trick: multiply by 4, then divide by 7 (within 0.56%).
Real-world imp pt to L examples
| Example | UK Pints | Liters |
|---|---|---|
| A pint of beer in a UK pub | 1 imp pt | 0.568261 L |
| Two pints of milk | 2 imp pt | 1.13652 L |
| A half-pint | 0.5 imp pt | 0.284131 L |
| A large water bottle | 2.63963 imp pt | 1.5 L |
| A bottle of cola | 3.51951 imp pt | 2 L |
| A car fuel tank | 87.9877 imp pt | 50 L |
How exact is the imp pt to L 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 UK pints and liters
The imperial pint (20 fl oz) is about 20% larger than the US pint (16 fl oz).
The litre was redefined in 1964 as exactly one cubic decimetre.
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Frequently asked questions
How many liters are in a UK pint?
There are 0.568261 liters in 1 UK pint (1 imp pt = 0.56826125 L).
How many UK pints are in a liter?
There are 1.75975 UK pints in 1 liter (1 L = 1.7597539864 imp pt).
How do I convert UK pints to liters?
Multiply by 0.568261, or divide by 1.75975 if that is easier. Example: 10 imp pt = 5.68261 L.
What is 10 imp pt in liters?
10 imp pt = 5.68261 L.
What is 100 imp pt in liters?
100 imp pt = 56.8261 L.
Is the conversion exact?
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 UK pints to liters?
In your head: multiply by 0.6 (about 5.6% off). 2 imp pt × 0.6 ≈ 1.2 L.
How many liters is 1 imp pt (a pint of beer in a UK pub)?
1 imp pt = 0.568261 L.
How many UK pints is a can of cooking oil (5 L)?
5 L = 8.79877 imp pt.
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