Convert pint (UK) to megaliter
Please provide values below to convert pint (UK) [pt (UK)] to megaliter [ML], or Convert megaliter to pint (UK).
How to Convert Pint (Uk) to Megaliter
1 pt (UK) = 5.682613e-07 ML
Example: convert 15 pt (UK) to ML:
15 pt (UK) = 15 × 5.682613e-07 ML = 8.5239195e-06 ML
Pint (Uk) to Megaliter 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.
Megaliter
A megaliter (ML) is a unit of volume equal to one million liters.
History/Origin
The megaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a larger unit for measuring large volumes, especially in water management and environmental contexts, following the adoption of the metric system in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Current Use
Megaliters are used today in fields such as hydrology, water resource management, and environmental science to quantify large volumes of liquids, particularly water.