Convert pint (US) to deciliter
Please provide values below to convert pint (US) [pt (US)] to deciliter [dL], or Convert deciliter to pint (US).
How to Convert Pint (Us) to Deciliter
1 pt (US) = 4.73176473 dL
Example: convert 15 pt (US) to dL:
15 pt (US) = 15 × 4.73176473 dL = 70.97647095 dL
Pint (Us) to Deciliter Conversion Table
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Pint (Us)
A pint (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 16 US fluid ounces or approximately 473.176 milliliters.
History/Origin
The US pint originated from the British imperial pint but was standardized in the United States in the 19th century. It has been used primarily for measuring liquids like milk and beer.
Current Use
The US pint is commonly used in the United States for measuring beverages, dairy products, and other liquids in cooking, retail, and food service industries.
Deciliter
A deciliter (dL) is a unit of volume equal to one-tenth of a liter, commonly used to measure liquids.
History/Origin
The deciliter was introduced as part of the metric system in the 19th century to provide a convenient subdivision of the liter, facilitating measurements in cooking and scientific contexts.
Current Use
Deciliters are used in various countries for measuring liquids in cooking, nutrition labeling, and scientific experiments, especially where metric units are standard.