Gallons to Pints
An instant gallons-to-pints converter, with the formula and a reference table below.
| Gallons | Pints |
|---|---|
| 1 gal | 8 pt |
| 2 gal | 16 pt |
| 3 gal | 24 pt |
| 5 gal | 40 pt |
| 10 gal | 80 pt |
| 25 gal | 200 pt |
| 50 gal | 400 pt |
| 100 gal | 800 pt |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Gallons field.
- The Pints figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Pints field converts back to Gallons the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Gallons to Pints formula
Converting gallons to pints is a single multiplication by 8.
pt = gal × 8
Put another way, one gallon is exactly 8 pints.
Why this factor: the gallon and the pint are both defined against the liter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 8 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 8 — or use the Pints to Gallons converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 2 gal. Multiply by 8 to get 16 pt.
2 gal × 8 = 16 pt
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
What is a gallon?
A US liquid gallon is the standard large-volume unit in the United States.
Definition: Defined as exactly 231 cubic inches, which works out to exactly 3.785411784 liters.
Where it is used: Fuel sales, milk and beverage containers, and paint in the US.
Worth knowing: The imperial gallon used in the UK and Canada is about 20% larger, at 4.54609 L — so 'miles per gallon' figures are not comparable between the two.
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.
Gallons vs Pints
The gallon and the pint belong to the same family of units, so converting between them is usually a matter of shifting a decimal point or applying a small whole-number factor.
Frequently asked questions
How many pints are in a gallon?
One gallon equals 8 pints.
What is the formula to convert gallons to pints?
Multiply the number of gallons by 8. To reverse it, divide by 8 instead.
How do I convert pints back to gallons?
Divide by 8, which is the same as multiplying by 0.125.
How many pints are in 10 gallons?
10 gal works out to 80 pt.
Is there anything to watch out for with gallons?
The imperial gallon used in the UK and Canada is about 20% larger, at 4.54609 L — so 'miles per gallon' figures are not comparable between the two.
How is the gallon defined?
Defined as exactly 231 cubic inches, which works out to exactly 3.785411784 liters.