Convert Pint dry (US) to Liter
Please provide values below to convert Pint dry (US) [pt dry] to Liter [L], or Convert Liter to Pint dry (US).
How to Convert Pint Dry (Us) to Liter
1 pt dry = 0.5506104714 L
Example: convert 15 pt dry to L:
15 pt dry = 15 × 0.5506104714 L = 8.259157071 L
Pint Dry (Us) to Liter Conversion Table
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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The pint dry (US) is primarily used in specific contexts such as agricultural, food industry, and historical references.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.
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.