Pint to Milliliters - How Many ml in a Pint?
Convert US pints and Imperial pints to milliliters
1 US Pint = 473.18 ml
One US pint equals 473.176 milliliters. One Imperial (UK) pint equals 568.26 ml.
Pints to Milliliters Conversion Table
| Amount | US Pint (ml) | Imperial Pint (ml) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 pint | 237 ml (1 cup) | 284 ml |
| 1 pint | 473 ml | 568 ml |
| 1.5 pints | 710 ml | 852 ml |
| 2 pints | 946 ml | 1,137 ml |
| 3 pints | 1,420 ml | 1,705 ml |
| 4 pints | 1,893 ml | 2,273 ml |
| 5 pints | 2,366 ml | 2,841 ml |
| 8 pints (1 gallon) | 3,785 ml | 4,546 ml |
What is a pint?
A pint is a unit of volume used in the US and UK. There are two versions: the US pint (473.18 ml) and the Imperial pint (568.26 ml). The US pint equals 16 US fluid ounces. The Imperial pint equals 20 Imperial fluid ounces. Both are used mainly for beverages.
The difference is significant: the Imperial pint holds about 95 ml more than the US pint. That is nearly 20% more liquid. A "pint of beer" in London gives you more beer than a "pint of beer" in New York.
A pint of plain is your only man - wrote Flann O'Brien in 1939. In Dublin, he meant the Imperial pint: 568 ml of stout.
At Swim-Two-Birds, Flann O'Brien, 1939US pint vs. Imperial pint
The US pint contains 16 US fluid ounces. Each US fluid ounce holds 29.57 ml. That gives you 16 x 29.57 = 473.18 ml. A US pint also equals 2 US cups.
The Imperial pint contains 20 Imperial fluid ounces. Each Imperial fluid ounce holds 28.41 ml. That gives you 20 x 28.41 = 568.26 ml. The British pint has more ounces, but each ounce is slightly smaller.
Why the difference? The US kept the old English wine gallon (231 cubic inches) after independence. Britain adopted a new Imperial gallon in 1824, based on 10 pounds of water. The two gallons diverged, and so did the pints.
Pints in daily life: beer, milk and ice cream
In the US, a "pint" appears on beer glasses, ice cream containers and milk cartons. A pint of Ben & Jerry's or Haagen-Dazs holds 473 ml (16 fl oz). Craft beer bars serve draft beer in 16 oz pint glasses.
In the UK, milk is still sold in pints: 1 pint (568 ml), 2 pints (1,137 ml) or 4 pints (2,273 ml). Pubs serve beer in pints or half pints (284 ml). British pint glasses carry a crown stamp and a fill line at the 568 ml mark.
When following recipes, the source matters. An American recipe calling for "1 pint of cream" means 473 ml. A British recipe means 568 ml. Always check the origin of the recipe before measuring.
Converting pints to other units
The US pint connects to other US units like this: 1 pint = 2 cups = 16 fluid ounces = 32 tablespoons = 96 teaspoons. Two pints make a quart, and 8 pints make a gallon.
In metric units: 1 US pint = 473.18 ml = 0.473 liters. 1 Imperial pint = 568.26 ml = 0.568 liters. For quick mental math: a US pint is just under half a liter, an Imperial pint is just over half a liter.
Pint glasses: Shaker and Nonic
The standard US beer glass is the Shaker pint glass. It holds 16 fl oz (473 ml) and has a simple, tapered shape. The standard UK beer glass is the Nonic pint glass with a bulge near the rim. It holds 20 Imperial fl oz (568 ml).
If you travel between the US and UK, the glass shape tells you which pint you are getting. Tapered and straight-sided means US (473 ml). Bulge near the top means Imperial (568 ml). In continental Europe, beer is served in metric volumes: 250 ml, 330 ml or 500 ml.
Pro tip: US pint is just under 500 ml (473 ml). Imperial pint is just over 500 ml (568 ml). When a recipe says "pint" without specifying, check whether the source is American or British.
Frequently asked questions
How many ml in a pint?
A US pint holds 473.18 ml. An Imperial (UK) pint holds 568.26 ml.
Why are US and UK pints different?
The US gallon (3,785 ml) and Imperial gallon (4,546 ml) have different definitions. A pint is one-eighth of a gallon, so the pints differ too.
How many cups in a pint?
1 US pint = 2 US cups. Each cup holds about 237 ml.
Is a pint of ice cream really 473 ml?
Yes. In the US, a "pint" of ice cream is exactly 16 fl oz (473 ml). This is the standard size for brands like Ben & Jerry's and Haagen-Dazs.
How do I convert pints to liters?
Multiply US pints by 0.473. Multiply Imperial pints by 0.568. So 2 US pints = 0.946 liters, just under 1 liter.