US Pints to UK Pints (pt to imp pt) Converter
1 US pint (pt) = 0.832674 UK pints (imp pt). To convert US pints to UK pints, multiply by 0.832674: 25 pt × 0.832674 = 20.8169 imp pt.
Quick facts
- 1 pt = 0.832674 imp pt
- 1 imp pt = 1.20095 pt
- Formula: imp pt = pt × 0.832674
- Quick estimate: multiply by about 0.83
How to convert US pints to UK pints
- Write down the number of US pints you have.
- Multiply it by 0.832674 (the number of UK pints in one US pint).
- Check the answer: it should be smaller than the number you started with.
Worked example: 25 pt × 0.832674 = 20.8169 imp pt.
To convert UK pints back to US pints, multiply by 1.20095, or divide by 0.832674.
Source: NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C, and NIST SP 811 (US customary volume units).
US Pints to UK Pints conversion table
| US Pints [pt] | UK Pints [imp pt] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pt | 0.0083267418 imp pt |
| 0.1 pt | 0.0832674185 imp pt |
| 1 pt | 0.8326741846 imp pt |
| 2 pt | 1.6653483693 imp pt |
| 3 pt | 2.4980225539 imp pt |
| 5 pt | 4.1633709231 imp pt |
| 10 pt | 8.3267418463 imp pt |
| 20 pt | 16.6534836926 imp pt |
| 50 pt | 41.6337092314 imp pt |
| 100 pt | 83.2674184629 imp pt |
| 1000 pt | 832.674184629 imp pt |
pt to imp pt chart from 1 to 100
- 1 pt 0.832674 imp pt
- 2 pt 1.66535 imp pt
- 3 pt 2.49802 imp pt
- 4 pt 3.3307 imp pt
- 5 pt 4.16337 imp pt
- 6 pt 4.99605 imp pt
- 7 pt 5.82872 imp pt
- 8 pt 6.66139 imp pt
- 9 pt 7.49407 imp pt
- 10 pt 8.32674 imp pt
- 11 pt 9.15942 imp pt
- 12 pt 9.99209 imp pt
- 13 pt 10.8248 imp pt
- 14 pt 11.6574 imp pt
- 15 pt 12.4901 imp pt
- 16 pt 13.3228 imp pt
- 17 pt 14.1555 imp pt
- 18 pt 14.9881 imp pt
- 19 pt 15.8208 imp pt
- 20 pt 16.6535 imp pt
- 25 pt 20.8169 imp pt
- 30 pt 24.9802 imp pt
- 35 pt 29.1436 imp pt
- 40 pt 33.307 imp pt
- 45 pt 37.4703 imp pt
- 50 pt 41.6337 imp pt
- 55 pt 45.7971 imp pt
- 60 pt 49.9605 imp pt
- 65 pt 54.1238 imp pt
- 70 pt 58.2872 imp pt
- 75 pt 62.4506 imp pt
- 80 pt 66.6139 imp pt
- 85 pt 70.7773 imp pt
- 90 pt 74.9407 imp pt
- 95 pt 79.104 imp pt
- 100 pt 83.2674 imp pt
UK Pints to US Pints conversion table
| UK Pints [imp pt] | US Pints [pt] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 imp pt | 0.0120094993 pt |
| 0.1 imp pt | 0.1200949926 pt |
| 1 imp pt | 1.2009499255 pt |
| 2 imp pt | 2.401899851 pt |
| 3 imp pt | 3.6028497765 pt |
| 5 imp pt | 6.0047496275 pt |
| 10 imp pt | 12.009499255 pt |
| 20 imp pt | 24.0189985101 pt |
| 50 imp pt | 60.0474962752 pt |
| 100 imp pt | 120.0949925505 pt |
| 1000 imp pt | 1200.9499255049 pt |
US Pints vs UK Pints
| US Pint | UK Pint | |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol | pt | imp pt |
| Equals | 1 pt = 0.832674 imp pt | 1 imp pt = 1.20095 pt |
What is a US pint?
A US customary unit equal to 2 cups. Used in the US for beer, milk, and cooking measures.
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.
Who Converts US Pints to UK Pints?
US pints are used mainly in the United States, 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 pt compared with 1 imp pt?
1 pt is only 0.832674 of 1 imp pt: you need 1.20095 US pints to make 1 imp pt, so the number gets smaller when you convert. The two are close in size: 1 imp pt is about 20.1% larger than 1 pt, which is easy to miss.
US Pints to UK Pints without a calculator
- In your head: multiply by 0.8 (about 3.9% off). 2 pt × 0.8 ≈ 1.6 imp pt.
- Closer estimate: multiply by 0.83 (within 0.32%).
- Or divide: divide by 1.2 (within 0.079%), which is often easier than multiplying by a small decimal.
- Fraction trick: multiply by 5, then divide by 6 (within 0.079%).
Real-world pt to imp pt examples
| Example | US Pints | UK Pints |
|---|---|---|
| A pint of ice cream | 1 pt | 0.832674 imp pt |
| One quart | 2 pt | 1.66535 imp pt |
| A pint of beer in a UK pub | 1.20095 pt | 1 imp pt |
| Two pints of milk | 2.4019 pt | 2 imp pt |
| A half-pint | 0.600475 pt | 0.5 imp pt |
How exact is the pt 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
- US and imperial (UK) measures share names but not sizes. Check which one a recipe, label or fuel figure uses before converting.
Background on US pints and UK pints
The US pint holds 16 US fluid ounces, against 20 in an imperial pint.
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 US pint?
There are 0.832674 UK pints in 1 US pint (1 pt = 0.8326741846 imp pt).
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 do I convert US pints to UK pints?
Multiply by 0.832674, or divide by 1.20095 if that is easier. Example: 10 pt = 8.32674 imp pt.
What is 10 pt in UK pints?
10 pt = 8.32674 imp pt.
What is 100 pt in UK pints?
100 pt = 83.2674 imp pt.
How accurate is this US pint 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 US pints to UK pints?
In your head: multiply by 0.8 (about 3.9% off). 2 pt × 0.8 ≈ 1.6 imp pt.
How many UK pints is 2 pt (one quart)?
2 pt = 1.66535 imp pt.
How many US pints is two pints of milk (2 imp pt)?
2 imp pt = 2.4019 pt.
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