Convert Liter to Pint dry (US)
Please provide values below to convert Liter [L] to Pint dry (US) [pt dry], or Convert Pint dry (US) to Liter.
How to Convert Liter to Pint Dry (Us)
1 L = 1.81616596839753 pt dry
Example: convert 15 L to pt dry:
15 L = 15 × 1.81616596839753 pt dry = 27.2424895259629 pt dry
Liter to Pint Dry (Us) Conversion Table
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Liter
The liter (L) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter, commonly used to measure liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system and has since become a standard unit of volume in many countries worldwide.
Current Use
The liter is widely used in everyday life for measuring liquids such as beverages, fuel, and other fluids, especially in countries that use the metric system.
Pint Dry (Us)
A pint dry (US) is a unit of volume used to measure dry commodities, equivalent to 1/8 of a US dry gallon, or approximately 33.6 cubic inches (550.61 milliliters).
History/Origin
The pint dry originated in the United States as a customary unit for measuring dry goods, historically used in agriculture and trade. It has been standardized in the US customary system but is less common today due to the adoption of metric measurements.
Current Use
The pint dry (US) is primarily used in specific contexts such as agricultural, food industry, and historical references. It is part of volume conversions within the 'Volume - Dry' category but is rarely used in everyday measurements today.