Centiliters to Pints
Convert centiliters to pints instantly — one centiliter is 0.0211338 pints.
| Centiliters | Pints |
|---|---|
| 1 cL | 0.021134 pt |
| 2 cL | 0.042268 pt |
| 3 cL | 0.063401 pt |
| 5 cL | 0.105669 pt |
| 10 cL | 0.211338 pt |
| 25 cL | 0.528344 pt |
| 50 cL | 1.056688 pt |
| 100 cL | 2.113376 pt |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Centiliters field.
- The Pints figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Pints field converts back to Centiliters the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Centiliters to Pints formula
To convert centiliters to pints, multiply by 0.0211337642.
pt = cL × 0.0211337642
Why this factor: the centiliter and the pint are both defined against the liter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 0.0211337642 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 0.0211337642 — or use the Pints to Centiliters converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 2 cL. Multiply by 0.0211337642 to get 0.042268 pt.
2 cL × 0.0211337642 = 0.042268 pt
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
What is a centiliter?
A centiliter is one hundredth of a liter, or 10 milliliters.
Definition: Exactly 0.01 liter.
Where it is used: European beverage labeling, where wine and spirits bottles are marked in cl (a wine bottle is 75 cl).
What is a pint?
A US liquid pint is half a quart, or two cups.
Definition: Exactly one eighth of a US liquid gallon, so exactly 0.473176473 liter.
Where it is used: Beer, cream, berries and ice cream in the US.
Worth knowing: The imperial pint is 568.26 mL — noticeably larger than the US pint's 473 mL, which is why a UK pint of beer is a bigger drink.
Centiliters vs Pints
The centiliter is a metric unit while the pint is a US customary unit. That is why the factor between them is not a round number: the two systems were defined independently and only later tied together by exact agreement.
Frequently asked questions
How many pints are in a centiliter?
One centiliter equals 0.0211337642 pints.
What is the formula to convert centiliters to pints?
Multiply the number of centiliters by 0.0211337642. To reverse it, divide by 0.0211337642 instead.
How do I convert pints back to centiliters?
Divide by 0.0211337642, which is the same as multiplying by 47.3176473.
How many pints are in 10 centiliters?
10 cL works out to 0.211338 pt.
Is there anything to watch out for with pints?
The imperial pint is 568.26 mL — noticeably larger than the US pint's 473 mL, which is why a UK pint of beer is a bigger drink.
How is the centiliter defined?
Exactly 0.01 liter.