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The conversion of 1 litre to pint results in approximately 1.75975 pints.
This is based on the fact that 1 litre equals about 1.75975 US pints, since 1 litre is 1000 millilitres and 1 US pint is 473.176 millilitres. Dividing 1000 by 473.176 gives the approximate number of pints in a litre.
Conversion Result
1 litre is equal to approximately 1.75975 pints.
Conversion Tool
Result in pint:
Conversion Formula
The conversion from litre to pint uses the formula: pint = litre × 1.75975. This works because one litre equals approximately 1.75975 US pints. The number 1.75975 is derived from dividing 1000 millilitres (1 litre) by 473.176 millilitres (1 US pint), which gives the conversion factor. For example, converting 2 litres: 2 × 1.75975 = 3.5195 pints. The formula applies directly for any volume in litres, multiplying it by this factor to get the equivalent in pints.
Conversion Example
- Convert 0.5 litre:
- Multiply 0.5 by 1.75975
- 0.5 × 1.75975 = 0.87988 pints
- This means half a litre equals approximately 0.87988 pints.
- Convert 2 litres:
- Multiply 2 by 1.75975
- 2 × 1.75975 = 3.5195 pints
- This shows two litres is roughly 3.5195 pints.
- Convert 5 litres:
- Multiply 5 by 1.75975
- 5 × 1.75975 = 8.79875 pints
- So, five litres equal about 8.79875 pints.
- Convert 1.2 litres:
- Multiply 1.2 by 1.75975
- 1.2 × 1.75975 = 2.1117 pints
- This means 1.2 litres is roughly 2.1117 pints.
Conversion Chart
This chart shows values from -24.0 to 26.0 litres, converting each to pints. For each litre value, multiply by 1.75975 to get the equivalent pints. Use this chart to quickly find approximate conversions for these ranges.
| Litre | Pints |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | -42.2340 |
| -23.0 | -40.4743 |
| -22.0 | -38.7146 |
| -21.0 | -36.9549 |
| -20.0 | -35.1952 |
| -19.0 | -33.4355 |
| -18.0 | -31.6758 |
| -17.0 | -29.9161 |
| -16.0 | -28.1564 |
| -15.0 | -26.3967 |
| -14.0 | -24.6370 |
| -13.0 | -22.8773 |
| -12.0 | -21.1176 |
| -11.0 | -19.3579 |
| -10.0 | -17.5982 |
| -9.0 | -15.8385 |
| -8.0 | -14.0788 |
| -7.0 | -12.3191 |
| -6.0 | -10.5594 |
| -5.0 | -8.7997 |
| -4.0 | -7.0400 |
| -3.0 | -5.2803 |
| -2.0 | -3.5206 |
| -1.0 | -1.7609 |
| 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 1.0 | 1.75975 |
| 2.0 | 3.5195 |
| 3.0 | 5.27925 |
| 4.0 | 7.0390 |
| 5.0 | 8.79875 |
| 6.0 | 10.5585 |
| 7.0 | 12.31825 |
| 8.0 | 14.0780 |
| 9.0 | 15.83775 |
| 10.0 | 17.5975 |
| 11.0 | 19.35725 |
| 12.0 | 21.1170 |
| 13.0 | 22.87675 |
| 14.0 | 24.6365 |
| 15.0 | 26.39625 |
| 16.0 | 28.1560 |
| 17.0 | 29.91575 |
| 18.0 | 31.6755 |
| 19.0 | 33.43525 |
| 20.0 | 35.1950 |
| 21.0 | 36.95475 |
| 22.0 | 38.7145 |
| 23.0 | 40.47425 |
| 24.0 | 42.2340 |
| 25.0 | 43.99375 |
| 26.0 | 45.7535 |
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Conversion Definitions
Litre
The litre is a metric unit of volume equal to 1000 cubic centimeters, used globally for measuring liquids, beverages, and other fluid quantities in scientific, commercial, and everyday contexts. It is part of the metric system and widely adopted worldwide.
Pint
The pint is a unit of volume used mainly in the US and UK, with the US pint equaling 473.176 millilitres and the UK pint around 568.261 millilitres. It is often used for measuring liquids like beer, milk, and other beverages in different measurement systems.
Conversion FAQs
How precise is the conversion from litre to pint?
The conversion factor of 1.75975 is based on US measurements, providing a good approximation for most purposes. For highly precise needs, especially involving imperial pints, the exact value may vary slightly depending on the measurement system used.
Can I use this conversion for UK pints?
No, the factor 1.75975 applies to US pints. For UK pints, which are larger at about 568.261 millilitres, the conversion factor would be approximately 1.75975 × (473.176 / 568.261) ≈ 1.471. Make sure to use the correct factor depending on the pint system.
What are the common uses of litre to pint conversions?
This conversion is useful in cooking, brewing, scientific experiments, and measuring beverage quantities where recipes or standards specify one unit but you need to know the equivalent in the other unit for accurate measurement or conversion purposes.
