Convert pint (US) to hectoliter
Please provide values below to convert pint (US) [pt (US)] to hectoliter [hL], or Convert hectoliter to pint (US).
How to Convert Pint (Us) to Hectoliter
1 pt (US) = 0.00473176473 hL
Example: convert 15 pt (US) to hL:
15 pt (US) = 15 × 0.00473176473 hL = 0.07097647095 hL
Pint (Us) to Hectoliter 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.
Hectoliter
A hectoliter (hL) is a unit of volume equal to 100 liters.
History/Origin
The hectoliter is part of the metric system, introduced in the 19th century alongside other metric units for standardization of measurements worldwide.
Current Use
Hectoliters are commonly used in the beverage industry, especially for measuring wine, beer, and other liquid quantities, as well as in agriculture and food production for larger volume measurements.