Litre ↔ Pint Converter
Convert between litres, US pints, and UK (Imperial) pints in seconds.
Tip: 1 litre = 2.113376 US pints = 1.759754 UK pints
Why use a litre pint conversion calculator?
A litre-to-pint conversion sounds simple until you realize there are two pint standards in common use: the US pint and the UK (Imperial) pint. They are not the same size, and that difference can throw off recipes, drink planning, and product comparisons.
This calculator helps you avoid guesswork by letting you convert in either direction: litres to pints or pints to litres, with the exact pint type selected.
Quick conversion factors
- 1 litre = 2.113376 US pints
- 1 litre = 1.759754 UK pints
- 1 US pint = 0.473176 litres
- 1 UK pint = 0.568261 litres
How the calculator works
The tool converts everything through litres as a base unit. That keeps the math accurate and consistent:
Step 1: Convert the source value into litres
For example, if your value is in US pints, the calculator multiplies by 0.473176473 to get litres.
Step 2: Convert litres into your target unit
It then divides by the litre value of the target unit. This method supports any direction: litre to pint, pint to litre, or even US pint to UK pint.
US pint vs UK pint: know the difference
If you are reading beverage labels, recipe books, or bar measurements from different countries, this matters:
- The UK pint is larger than the US pint.
- A UK pint is 568.261 mL.
- A US pint is 473.176 mL.
So if a recipe says “2 pints” without saying US or UK, always check the source region.
Practical examples
Example 1: Litres to US pints
If you have 3 litres of juice and want US pints:
3 × 2.113376 = 6.340128 US pints
Example 2: UK pints to litres
If a keg is listed as 10 UK pints:
10 × 0.568261 = 5.68261 litres
Example 3: US pints to UK pints
Convert 8 US pints:
8 US pints = 3.785412 litres
3.785412 ÷ 0.568261 = 6.66043 UK pints
When this converter is most useful
- Scaling cooking or baking recipes from US to UK sources
- Comparing beverage container sizes
- Planning party drink quantities
- Understanding international product labels
- Educational unit conversion practice
FAQ
Is a pint always 500 mL?
No. A US pint is about 473 mL, while a UK pint is about 568 mL.
How many pints are in 1 litre?
1 litre is about 2.113 US pints or 1.760 UK pints.
Can I convert pint to litre directly?
Yes. Select pint as the “From” unit and litre as the “To” unit, then click Convert.
Final tip
For everyday use, rounding to 2 or 3 decimal places is usually enough. For scientific, brewing, or commercial use, keep more decimals for accuracy. This calculator handles both.