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Convert Liters to Pints

Instantly convert Liters (L) to Pints (pt) with our free online calculator.

Reviewed by Christopher FloiedUpdated

Formula: L to ptmultiply by 2.11338

Reference Table

Liters (L)Pints (pt)
12.11338
510.5669
1021.1338
2552.8345
50105.669
100211.338

How to Convert Liters to Pints

Formula

To convert Liters (L) to Pints (pt): multiply by 2.11338

Step-by-Step

  1. Start with your value in Liters (L).
  2. Multiply by 2.11338 to perform the conversion.
  3. The result is your value expressed in Pints (pt).

Conversion Factor

1 L = 2.11338 pt

Reverse Factor

1 pt = 0.473176 L

Worked Example

Convert 25 Liters to Pints: 25 L = 52.8345 pt

About Liter (L)

A metric unit of volume equal to exactly 0.001 cubic meters (one cubic decimeter), defined by the BIPM since 1964. The litre is accepted for use with the SI per the BIPM SI Brochure and is the global standard for beverages and beverage labelling under the EU Food Information to Consumers Regulation 1169/2011 and Codex Alimentarius, fuel economy (km/L outside North America), automotive engine displacement (e.g., '3.0 L turbo'), medical fluid volumes (TPN bags, IV fluids, blood volume), industrial chemical-process material balances (Aspen HYSYS / CHEMCAD default volumetric unit alongside m³), and HVAC/plumbing flow specs. Reference values: a standard wine bottle is 0.75 L, a Coke can 0.33 L, a US half-gallon ~1.89 L, a midsize-car fuel tank 50-70 L, a household water heater 150-300 L, a standard IBC industrial-chemical tote 1,000 L. One litre of pure water at 4 °C and 1 atm weighs almost exactly 1 kg — a deliberate design feature of the original metric system. 1 L = 1,000 mL = 1,000 cm³ = 1 dm³ = 0.2642 US gal = 33.81 US fl oz.

About Pint (pt)

A US customary unit of volume equal to exactly 2 US cups, 16 US fluid ounces, or 1/8 of a US gallon (≈ 473.176 mL). Pints are the standard US retail size for beer and craft cider (pint glasses, 'a pint' at a US bar), ice cream (Ben & Jerry's flagship 16 fl oz container is one US pint), berries (the standard clamshell berry container — strawberries, blueberries, raspberries — is one dry US pint, slightly different from the liquid pint at 550.6 mL), heavy cream and half-and-half retail containers, and US homebrew batch sizing. **Important**: the UK (Imperial) pint is larger at exactly 568.261 mL — almost 20% larger than the US pint. A 'pint of beer' in a London pub is meaningfully bigger than in a New York pub. The Australian pint is the same as the UK pint at 568 mL. UK milk in returnable bottles is still sometimes sold in pints. 1 US pt = 2 cups = 16 fl oz = 0.4732 L = 0.8327 UK pt.

Quick Facts

  • 1 Liter equals 2.11338 Pints
  • 1 Pint equals 0.473176 Liters
  • Liter is a unit of volume
  • Pint is a unit of volume
  • This conversion is commonly used in cooking, chemistry, fluid mechanics, and everyday liquid measurement
  • The Liter belongs to the metric system
  • The Pint belongs to the imperial system

Common Liter to Pint Conversions

Liters (L)Pints (pt)
0.010.0211338
0.10.211338
0.250.528345
0.51.05669
12.11338
24.22676
36.34014
510.5669
1021.1338
1531.7007
2042.2676
2552.8345
50105.669
75158.503
100211.338
250528.345
5001056.69
10002113.38
500010566.9
1000021133.8

Understanding Liters

The Liter (symbol: L) is a unit of volume. A metric unit of volume equal to exactly 0.001 cubic meters (one cubic decimeter), defined by the BIPM since 1964. The litre is accepted for use with the SI per the BIPM SI Brochure and is the global standard for beverages and beverage labelling under the EU Food Information to Consumers Regulation 1169/2011 and Codex Alimentarius, fuel economy (km/L outside North America), automotive engine displacement (e.g., '3.0 L turbo'), medical fluid volumes (TPN bags, IV fluids, blood volume), industrial chemical-process material balances (Aspen HYSYS / CHEMCAD default volumetric unit alongside m³), and HVAC/plumbing flow specs. Reference values: a standard wine bottle is 0.75 L, a Coke can 0.33 L, a US half-gallon ~1.89 L, a midsize-car fuel tank 50-70 L, a household water heater 150-300 L, a standard IBC industrial-chemical tote 1,000 L. One litre of pure water at 4 °C and 1 atm weighs almost exactly 1 kg — a deliberate design feature of the original metric system. 1 L = 1,000 mL = 1,000 cm³ = 1 dm³ = 0.2642 US gal = 33.81 US fl oz.

It belongs to the metric measurement system.

Liters are commonly used in cooking, chemistry, fluid mechanics, and everyday liquid measurement.

Understanding Pints

The Pint (symbol: pt) is a unit of volume. A US customary unit of volume equal to exactly 2 US cups, 16 US fluid ounces, or 1/8 of a US gallon (≈ 473.176 mL). Pints are the standard US retail size for beer and craft cider (pint glasses, 'a pint' at a US bar), ice cream (Ben & Jerry's flagship 16 fl oz container is one US pint), berries (the standard clamshell berry container — strawberries, blueberries, raspberries — is one dry US pint, slightly different from the liquid pint at 550.6 mL), heavy cream and half-and-half retail containers, and US homebrew batch sizing. **Important**: the UK (Imperial) pint is larger at exactly 568.261 mL — almost 20% larger than the US pint. A 'pint of beer' in a London pub is meaningfully bigger than in a New York pub. The Australian pint is the same as the UK pint at 568 mL. UK milk in returnable bottles is still sometimes sold in pints. 1 US pt = 2 cups = 16 fl oz = 0.4732 L = 0.8327 UK pt.

It belongs to the imperial measurement system.

Pints are commonly used in cooking, chemistry, fluid mechanics, and everyday liquid measurement.

Why Convert Liters to Pints?

Volume conversions between Liters and Pints are essential in cooking, chemistry, and fluid mechanics. Recipes from different countries use different measurement systems, laboratory procedures reference varying units, and engineers designing fluid systems need precise volume calculations for pipes, tanks, and pumps.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert Liters to Pints?

A metric unit of volume equal to exactly 0. To convert Liters to Pints, multiply by 2.11338. For example, 25 L equals 52.8345 pt.

How many Pints are in 1 Liter?

There are 2.11338 Pints in 1 Liter.

How many Liters are in 1 Pint?

There are 0.473176 Liters in 1 Pint.

What is the formula for Liter to Pint conversion?

The formula is: multiply by 2.11338. This means 1 L = 2.11338 pt.

Is a Liter bigger than a Pint?

No. One Liter is smaller than one Pint because 1 L equals 2.11338 pt, which is greater than 1.

When do you need to convert between Liters and Pints?

A US customary unit of volume equal to exactly 2 US cups, 16 US fluid ounces, or 1/8 of a US gallon (≈ 473. Liter and Pint are both volume units, so conversion comes up whenever one source of information uses one unit and another uses the other — a classic cross-reference challenge in engineering, trade, travel, and everyday life.

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