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UK Pints to US Pints (imp pt to pt) Converter

1 UK pint (imp pt) = 1.20095 US pints (pt). To convert UK pints to US pints, multiply by 1.20095: 25 imp pt × 1.20095 = 30.0237 pt.

1 imp pt = 1.2009499255 pt
Convert the other way: US Pints to UK Pints

Quick facts

How to convert UK pints to US pints

  1. Take the value in UK pints.
  2. Multiply it by 1.20095 (the number of US pints in one UK pint).
  3. Round the result to the precision you need.
pt = imp pt × 1.20095

Worked example: 25 imp pt × 1.20095 = 30.0237 pt.

To convert US pints back to UK pints, multiply by 0.832674, or divide by 1.20095.

Source: NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C, and NIST SP 811 (US customary volume units).

UK Pints to US Pints conversion table

UK Pints to US Pints conversion table
UK Pints [imp pt]US Pints [pt]
0.01 imp pt0.0120094993 pt
0.1 imp pt0.1200949926 pt
1 imp pt1.2009499255 pt
2 imp pt2.401899851 pt
3 imp pt3.6028497765 pt
5 imp pt6.0047496275 pt
10 imp pt12.009499255 pt
20 imp pt24.0189985101 pt
50 imp pt60.0474962752 pt
100 imp pt120.0949925505 pt
1000 imp pt1200.9499255049 pt

imp pt to pt chart from 1 to 100

US Pints to UK Pints conversion table

US Pints to UK Pints conversion table
US Pints [pt]UK Pints [imp pt]
0.01 pt0.0083267418 imp pt
0.1 pt0.0832674185 imp pt
1 pt0.8326741846 imp pt
2 pt1.6653483693 imp pt
3 pt2.4980225539 imp pt
5 pt4.1633709231 imp pt
10 pt8.3267418463 imp pt
20 pt16.6534836926 imp pt
50 pt41.6337092314 imp pt
100 pt83.2674184629 imp pt
1000 pt832.674184629 imp pt

UK Pints vs US Pints

UK PintUS Pint
Symbolimp ptpt
Equals1 imp pt = 1.20095 pt1 pt = 0.832674 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 US pint?

A US customary unit equal to 2 cups. Used in the US for beer, milk, and cooking measures.

When You Need to Convert UK Pints to US Pints

UK pints are used mainly in the UK (pub pints, fuel economy in mpg) and older Canadian recipes, while US pints are used mainly in the United States. 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 imp pt compared with 1 pt?

1 imp pt is 1.20095 times the size of 1 pt, so the number gets bigger when you convert UK pints to US pints. The two are close in size: 1 imp pt is about 20.1% larger than 1 pt, which is easy to miss.

UK Pints to US Pints without a calculator

Real-world imp pt to pt examples

Everyday UK pints and US pints
ExampleUK PintsUS Pints
A pint of beer in a UK pub1 imp pt1.20095 pt
Two pints of milk2 imp pt2.4019 pt
A half-pint0.5 imp pt0.600475 pt
A pint of ice cream0.832674 imp pt1 pt
One quart1.66535 imp pt2 pt

How exact is the imp pt to pt factor?

The factor is exact by definition, so any error comes only from rounding. For everyday use, 3 significant figures are plenty; for engineering or invoices, keep 5 or more.

Mistakes to avoid

Background on UK pints and US pints

The imperial pint (20 fl oz) is about 20% larger than the US pint (16 fl oz).

The US pint holds 16 US fluid ounces, against 20 in an imperial pint.

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Frequently asked questions

How many US pints are in a UK pint?

There are 1.20095 US pints in 1 UK pint (1 imp pt = 1.2009499255 pt).

How many UK pints are in a US pint?

There are 0.832674 UK pints in 1 US pint (1 pt = 0.8326741846 imp pt).

How do I convert UK pints to US pints?

Use pt = imp pt × 1.20095. So 10 imp pt becomes 12.0095 pt; for the reverse, multiply by 0.832674.

What is 10 imp pt in US pints?

10 imp pt = 12.0095 pt.

What is 100 imp pt in US pints?

100 imp pt = 120.095 pt.

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 US pints?

Closer estimate: multiply by 1.2 (within 0.079%).

How many US pints is 2 imp pt (two pints of milk)?

2 imp pt = 2.4019 pt.

How many UK pints is one quart (2 pt)?

2 pt = 1.66535 imp pt.

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First published 28 October 2026 · Last reviewed 5 November 2026