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Convert Liter to US Pint

Convert liters to us pints instantly. 1 liter = 2.1133764189 us pint — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the US Pint to Liter converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Jaya Christiyan K G, Ph.D.
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Units explained

Metric / SI

Liter

What is a liter?

The liter is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter (0.001 m³). It is the everyday metric volume unit.

Origin of the liter

Introduced in France in 1795; redefined in 1964 as exactly one cubic decimeter.

Where it is used

The world's common unit for beverages, fuel, and household liquids.

When and where it was developed

France, 1795; CGPM 1964.

US Customary (Liquid)

US Pint

What is a us pint?

A US liquid pint is one eighth of a US gallon (0.473176473 L).

Origin of the us pint

From Old French pinte; one eighth of a gallon in US measure.

Where it is used

Common for beverages, ice cream and produce in the US.

When and where it was developed

English customary.

Liter to US Pint conversion formula

The relationship between liters and us pints:

1 L = 2.1133764189 pt
1 pt = 0.473176473 L

To convert liters to us pints, multiply the value in liters by 2.1133764189. To reverse, multiply us pints by 0.473176473.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in us pints updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the US Pint to Liter converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert liters to us pints

  1. Write down the value in liters (L).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 2.1133764189.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in us pints (pt).
  4. To reverse, multiply the us pint value by 0.473176473.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 L to pt:
1 × 2.1133764189 = 2.1133764189 pt

Example 2 — Convert 100 L to pt:
100 × 2.1133764189 = 211.3376418865 pt

Real-world example — Adjacent metric sub-units

One liter equals 1,000 us pints. Engineers move between these scales constantly: PCB feature sizes in the larger unit, wire-bond diameters in the smaller.

1 L × 2.1133764189 = 2.1133764189 pt

Real-world example — Adjacent small-scale precision

One liter equals 1,000 us pints — the standard sub-millimeter precision conversion that materials engineers use whenever they switch between bulk material thickness specs (larger unit) and surface-finish characteristics (smaller unit).

1 L × 2.1133764189 = 2.1133764189 pt

Liter to US Pint conversion table

Standard reference values for converting liters to us pints:

Liter [L]US Pint [pt]
0.010.0211337642
0.10.2113376419
12.1133764189
24.2267528377
36.3401292566
48.4535056755
510.5668820943
1021.1337641887
2042.2675283773
3063.401292566
4084.5350567546
50105.6688209433
100211.3376418865
5001056.6882094326
10002113.3764188652

Frequently asked questions

How many us pints is 1 liter?
1 liter equals 2.1133764189 us pint.
How do I convert liters to us pints?
Multiply the value in liters by 2.1133764189 to get us pints.
How do I convert us pints back to liters?
Multiply the value in us pints by 0.473176473, or use the US Pint to Liter converter.
How many us pints is 100 liters?
100 liters equals 211.3376418865 us pints, because 100 × 2.1133764189 = 211.3376418865.

Convert Liter to other volume units

Show all Liter conversions
Metric / SI (13 units)
Liter to Picoliter (pL) Liter to Nanoliter (nL) Liter to Cubic Millimeter (mm³) Liter to Microliter (µL) Liter to Cubic Centimeter (cm³) Liter to Milliliter (mL) Liter to Centiliter (cL) Liter to Deciliter (dL) Liter to Dekaliter (daL) Liter to Hectoliter (hL) Liter to Cubic Meter (m³) Liter to Kiloliter (kL) Liter to Cubic Kilometer (km³)
US Customary (Liquid) (15 units)
Liter to US Minim (min) Liter to US Fluid Dram (fl dr) Liter to US Teaspoon (tsp) Liter to US Dessertspoon (dsp) Liter to US Tablespoon (tbsp) Liter to US Fluid Ounce (fl oz) Liter to US Gill (gi) Liter to US Cup (cup) Liter to US Pint (pt) Liter to US Quart (qt) Liter to US Gallon (gal) Liter to US Liquid Barrel (bbl) Liter to US Oil Barrel (bbl (oil)) Liter to US Hogshead (hhd) Liter to Tun (tun)
US Customary (Dry) (5 units)
Liter to US Dry Pint (dry pt) Liter to US Dry Quart (dry qt) Liter to US Dry Gallon (dry gal) Liter to US Peck (pk) Liter to US Bushel (bu)
Imperial (UK) (14 units)
Liter to Imperial Minim (min) Liter to Imperial Fluid Drachm (fl dr) Liter to Imperial Teaspoon (tsp) Liter to Imperial Dessertspoon (dsp) Liter to Imperial Tablespoon (tbsp) Liter to Imperial Fluid Ounce (fl oz) Liter to Imperial Gill (gi) Liter to Imperial Cup (cup) Liter to Imperial Pint (pt) Liter to Imperial Quart (qt) Liter to Imperial Gallon (gal) Liter to Imperial Peck (pk) Liter to Imperial Bushel (bu) Liter to Imperial Barrel (bbl)
Cubic (length-derived) (4 units)
Liter to Cubic Inch (in³) Liter to Cubic Foot (ft³) Liter to Cubic Yard (yd³) Liter to Cubic Mile (mi³)
Cooking / Culinary (5 units)
Liter to Drop (gtt) Liter to Metric Teaspoon (tsp) Liter to Metric Dessertspoon (dsp) Liter to Metric Tablespoon (tbsp) Liter to Metric Cup (cup)
Industrial / Specialized (6 units)
Liter to Board Foot (bf) Liter to Stere (st) Liter to Ton Register (RT) Liter to Cord (cord) Liter to Acre-Inch (ac·in) Liter to Acre-Foot (ac·ft)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 L = 2.1133764189 pt) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.