Convert liter to pint (us)
Enter the value to convert from liter to pint (us).
How to Convert Liter to Pint (US)
Converting liter to pint (us) is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
pt = L × 2.11337641887Reverse conversion: Convert pint (us) to liter
Comparison: Liter vs Pint-us
When to Use Each Unit
Liter: Standard volume unit worldwide for liquids, cooking, fuel, and most commercial applications. Used in all metric countries and scientific contexts.
Pint-us: Used in the United States for beverages, particularly beer, ice cream, and some food packaging.
Common Conversion Values
- 1 L = 1000 mL
- 1 L = 0.001 m³
- 1 L ≈ 0.264 US gal
- 1 L ≈ 1.057 US qt
About Liter
Definition: The liter (symbol: L) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter. Defined as the volume of one kilogram of water at maximum density.
History: Introduced in 1795 during the French Revolution as part of the metric system. Originally defined as one cubic decimeter, redefined multiple times for precision.
Current Use: Standard volume unit worldwide for liquids, cooking, fuel, and most commercial applications. Used in all metric countries and scientific contexts.
Examples: Beverage bottles: 0.5-2L, car fuel tank: 40-80L, swimming pool: 20,000-100,000L, cooking recipes: 0.1-2L
About US
Definition: The US pint is a unit of volume equal to half a US quart or approximately 473 milliliters.
History: Traditional beer and ale measure, standardized in the US customary system. Smaller than the Imperial pint.
Current Use: Used in the United States for beverages, particularly beer, ice cream, and some food packaging.
Examples: Beer bottles/cans: 1 pint, ice cream containers: 1 pint, small milk cartons: 1 pint