US Pint to US Gallon Converter
Converts us pint to us gallon (pt to gal) and back. The conversion factor is shown below every result.
How to Convert US Pint to US Gallon
What Is an US Pint?
The US liquid pint (pt) is a US customary unit of volume equal to exactly 1/8 of a US gallon (0.473176473 L).
What Is an US Gallon?
The US gallon (gal) is a US customary unit of volume defined as exactly 231 cubic inches (3.785411784 L).
Common US Pint to US Gallon Reference Points
Real-world reference values for quick sanity checks.
| Item | US Pint (pt) | US Gallon (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| A standard US pint glass of beer | 1 pt | 0.125 gal |
| A half-gallon of ice cream | 4 pt | 0.5 gal |
| Reference values are illustrative approximations for common items, not measured specifications. | ||
US Pint to US Gallon Conversion Table
| US Pint (pt) | US Gallon (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.125 gal |
| 2 pt | 0.25 gal |
| 4 pt | 0.5 gal |
| 8 pt | 1 gal |
| 16 pt | 2 gal |
| 32 pt | 4 gal |
| Source: NIST SP 811, Appendix B (1 US gallon = 8 US pints exactly) | |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert pints to gallons?
Multiply the pint value by 0.125 (or divide by 8). For example, 4 pt × 0.125 = 0.5 gal.
How many pints are in a gallon?
8 US liquid pints make 1 US gallon, since the pint is defined as exactly 1/8 of a gallon.
Is a UK pint the same as a US pint?
No. A UK imperial pint (about 568 mL) is larger than a US pint (473.176473 mL), which is why UK and US draft beer serving sizes differ even when both are called "a pint."
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A good measuring tool marked in both pt and gal removes the guesswork at the point of use.