Liter to Pint Converter
Enter the value that you want to convert liter (L) to pint (pt) or pint to liter.Also written as L to PT conversion.
1 liter = 2.1133764 pint
Formula: pint = liter value × 2.1133764
L to PT — liter to pint
10 liter = 21.13376 pint
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Liter vs Pint
The Liter Explained
Liter (L) is a unit of volume measurement. 1 liter is equal to 2.1133764 pint.
What is Pint?
Pint (pt) is a unit of volume measurement. 1 pint is equal to 0.4731765 liter.
Volume Measurement Systems
Volume units are particularly confusing because the US and UK gallons differ (US gallon = 3.785 L, UK gallon = 4.546 L), as do their pints, cups, and fluid ounces. Cooking, fuel economy, beverage production, and pharmaceutical compounding all require precise volume conversions. Laboratory work uses milliliters and liters while US recipes specify cups, tablespoons, and fluid ounces.
liter to pint metric conversion table
| 0.01 L | = | 0.02113 pt |
| 0.1 L | = | 0.21134 pt |
| 1 L | = | 2.11338 pt |
| 2 L | = | 4.22675 pt |
| 3 L | = | 6.34013 pt |
| 4 L | = | 8.45351 pt |
| 5 L | = | 10.56688 pt |
| 6 L | = | 12.68026 pt |
| 7 L | = | 14.79363 pt |
| 8 L | = | 16.90701 pt |
| 9 L | = | 19.02039 pt |
| 10 L | = | 21.13376 pt |
| 11 L | = | 23.24714 pt |
| 12 L | = | 25.36052 pt |
| 13 L | = | 27.47389 pt |
| 14 L | = | 29.58727 pt |
| 15 L | = | 31.70065 pt |
| 16 L | = | 33.81402 pt |
| 17 L | = | 35.92740 pt |
| 18 L | = | 38.04078 pt |
| 19 L | = | 40.15415 pt |
| 20 L | = | 42.26753 pt |
| 30 L | = | 63.40129 pt |
| 40 L | = | 84.53506 pt |
| 50 L | = | 105.66882 pt |
| 60 L | = | 126.80259 pt |
| 70 L | = | 147.93635 pt |
| 80 L | = | 169.07011 pt |
| 90 L | = | 190.20388 pt |
| 100 L | = | 211.33764 pt |
| 200 L | = | 422.67528 pt |
| 300 L | = | 634.01293 pt |
| 400 L | = | 845.35057 pt |
| 500 L | = | 1056.68821 pt |
| 600 L | = | 1268.02585 pt |
| 700 L | = | 1479.36349 pt |
| 800 L | = | 1690.70114 pt |
| 900 L | = | 1902.03878 pt |
| 1000 L | = | 2113.37642 pt |
How to Convert L to PT (Liter to Pint)?
We can convert liter to pint by using an example.
Example:
Convert 20 Liter to Pint?
We know 1 Liter = 2.1133764 pint; 1 Pint = 0.4731765 liter.
20 liter = ___pt
20 × 2.1133764 = 42.26753 pt (we know 1 liter = 2.1133764 pint)
Answer:
20 liter = 42.26753 pint
How to Convert Liters to Pints (Step-by-Step)
Converting liters to pints is needed in pub ordering (UK), dairy shopping (US), and recipe adaptation. One liter equals approximately 2.113 US pints or 1.760 UK imperial pints.
- Write down the volume in liters.
- For US pints: multiply by 2.11338.
- For UK imperial pints: multiply by 1.75975.
- Round to 1-2 decimal places for practical use.
Liters to Pints Conversion Table
Common liter volumes expressed in both US and UK pints:
| Liter | Pint |
|---|---|
| 0.5 L | 1.057 US pt / 0.880 UK pt |
| 1 L | 2.113 US pt / 1.760 UK pt |
| 1.5 L | 3.170 US pt / 2.640 UK pt |
| 2 L | 4.227 US pt / 3.520 UK pt |
| 3 L | 6.340 US pt / 5.279 UK pt |
| 5 L | 10.567 US pt / 8.799 UK pt |
| 10 L | 21.134 US pt / 17.598 UK pt |
| 50 L | 105.67 US pt / 87.99 UK pt |
Solved Examples: Liters to Pints
Question 1: A European recipe makes 2.5 liters of soup. How many US pints?
Solution:
US pints = liters × 2.11338
= 2.5 × 2.11338
= 5.283 pints
Answer: 2.5 liters ≈ 5.3 US pints.
Question 2: A UK pub orders 50-liter kegs. How many imperial pints per keg?
Solution:
UK pints = liters × 1.75975
= 50 × 1.75975
= 87.99 pints
Answer: A 50-liter keg yields approximately 88 UK pints.
Question 3: Convert 0.75 liters of cream to US pints.
Solution:
US pints = 0.75 × 2.11338
= 1.585 pints
Answer: 0.75 liters ≈ 1.6 US pints (about 1 pint + 1 cup).
Practice Questions
Try solving these on your own to test your understanding:
- Convert 4 liters to US pints. (Answer: 8.45 pints)
- How many UK pints in 3 liters? (Answer: 5.28 pints)
- Convert 1.89 liters to US pints. (Answer: 3.99 ≈ 4 pints = ½ gallon)
- How many US pints in 20 liters? (Answer: 42.27 pints)
- Convert 0.568 liters to UK pints. (Answer: 1.0 UK pint exactly)
UK Pub Culture: Liters vs. Pints
Despite the UK officially adopting the metric system, pubs legally must serve beer and cider in imperial pints (568 mL) or half-pints (284 mL). This is protected by law under the Weights and Measures Act. However, wine and spirits are served in metric measures (125 mL, 175 mL, or 250 mL glasses). This creates a unique dual system where the same pub uses pints for beer and milliliters for wine.
Keg Sizes: Liters to Pints for Event Planning
When planning events, caterers convert keg volumes (sold in liters) to pint servings. A standard European keg is 50 L = ~88 UK pints or ~106 US pints. A "half barrel" US keg is 58.67 L = ~124 US pints. A "sixth barrel" is 19.55 L = ~41 US pints. Knowing liters-to-pints helps estimate how many kegs to order: divide guest count × pints-per-person by pints-per-keg.
Key Takeaways
- Multiply liters by 2.11338 for US pints, or by 1.75975 for UK pints.
- 1 liter ≈ 2 US pints (quick estimate).
- 1 liter ≈ 1.76 UK pints.
- A 50-liter keg = ~88 UK pints or ~106 US pints.
- UK pubs must legally serve beer in pints (568 mL) or half-pints.
- Always specify US or UK pints — the 20% difference affects planning.
Liter to Pint Conversion Formula
pint = liter × 2.1133764
1 liter = 2.1133764 pint
1 pint = 0.4731765 liter
Reverse: liter = pint × 0.4731765
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pint are in 1 liter?
There are 2.1133764 pint in 1 liter. To convert liter to pint, multiply the value by 2.1133764.
How do I convert liter to pint?
Multiply your liter value by 2.1133764 to get the equivalent in pint. For example, 5 liter = 5 × 2.1133764 = 10.56688 pint.
How do I convert pint to liter?
Multiply your pint value by 0.4731765 to get the equivalent in liter. Alternatively, divide by 2.1133764.
What is 10 liter in pint?
10 liter is equal to 21.13376 pint.
What is 100 liter in pint?
100 liter is equal to 211.33764 pint.