Convert pint (US) to pint (UK)
Please provide values below to convert pint (US) [pt (US)] to pint (UK) [pt (UK)], or Convert pint (UK) to pint (US).
How to Convert Pint (Us) to Pint (Uk)
1 pt (US) = 0.83267411136391 pt (UK)
Example: convert 15 pt (US) to pt (UK):
15 pt (US) = 15 × 0.83267411136391 pt (UK) = 12.4901116704586 pt (UK)
Pint (Us) to Pint (Uk) 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.
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.