Convert pint (UK) to gallon (UK)
Please provide values below to convert pint (UK) [pt (UK)] to gallon (UK) [gal (UK)], or Convert gallon (UK) to pint (UK).
How to Convert Pint (Uk) to Gallon (Uk)
1 pt (UK) = 0.125000010998462 gal (UK)
Example: convert 15 pt (UK) to gal (UK):
15 pt (UK) = 15 × 0.125000010998462 gal (UK) = 1.87500016497694 gal (UK)
Pint (Uk) to Gallon (Uk) Conversion Table
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Pint (Uk)
The pint (UK) is a unit of volume used primarily in the United Kingdom, equal to 20 imperial fluid ounces or approximately 568.26 milliliters.
History/Origin
The UK pint has origins dating back to the imperial system established in 1824, evolving from earlier measures of liquid volume used in England. It was standardized as part of the imperial system to facilitate trade and measurement consistency.
Current Use
The UK pint is still used today in the United Kingdom for measuring beverages such as beer and milk, as well as in recipes and certain industrial applications. It remains an official unit of volume in the imperial measurement system.
Gallon (Uk)
The gallon (UK), also known as the imperial gallon, is a unit of volume used primarily in the United Kingdom, equal to 4.54609 liters.
History/Origin
The UK gallon was established in 1824 as part of the imperial system, replacing earlier gallons used in England. It was standardized with the adoption of the imperial system, based on the volume of 10 pounds of water at a specific temperature.
Current Use
The UK gallon is still used in the United Kingdom for measuring fuel, beverages, and other liquids, though the liter is increasingly common in official and scientific contexts.