Litres to Pints Converter

A UK (Imperial) pint is 568ml, which is 20 UK fluid ounces. This is the pint used in British pubs and recipes. It is significantly larger than the US pint.

A US pint is 473ml, which is 16 US fluid ounces. The US pint is about 17% smaller than the UK pint.

The difference dates back to 1824 when Britain redefined its gallon. The US retained the older English wine gallon measurement. A UK gallon is 4.546 litres (8 pints), while a US gallon is 3.785 litres (8 pints), making each US pint smaller.

There are 1.76 UK pints or 2.11 US pints in one litre. A quick rule of thumb: 1 litre is roughly 1.75 UK pints or 2 US pints.

A UK (imperial) pint is 568ml, while a US pint is only 473ml — about 17% smaller (roughly a sixth less). This matters when following American recipes that specify liquid quantities in pints. A UK pint is also 20 fluid ounces, while a US pint is 16 US fluid ounces.