Liters to Pints
An instant liters-to-pints converter, with the formula and a reference table below.
| Liters | Pints |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 2.113376 pt |
| 2 L | 4.226753 pt |
| 3 L | 6.340129 pt |
| 5 L | 10.566882 pt |
| 10 L | 21.133764 pt |
| 25 L | 52.83441 pt |
| 50 L | 105.668821 pt |
| 100 L | 211.337642 pt |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Liters field.
- The Pints figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Pints field converts back to Liters the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Liters to Pints formula
Converting liters to pints is a single multiplication by 2.11337642.
pt = L × 2.11337642
Why this factor: the liter and the pint are both defined against the liter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 2.11337642 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 2.11337642 — or use the Pints to Liters converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 8 L. Multiply by 2.11337642 to get 16.907011 pt.
8 L × 2.11337642 = 16.907011 pt
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
What is a liter?
A liter is the everyday metric unit of volume, equal to the space in a 10 cm cube.
Definition: Exactly one cubic decimeter, so exactly 0.001 cubic meter. Accepted for use with SI but not an SI unit itself.
Where it is used: Fuel, beverages, engine displacement, and recipe volumes across the metric world.
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.
Liters vs Pints
The liter 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 liter?
One liter equals 2.11337642 pints.
What is the formula to convert liters to pints?
Multiply the number of liters by 2.11337642. To reverse it, divide by 2.11337642 instead.
How do I convert pints back to liters?
Divide by 2.11337642, which is the same as multiplying by 0.473176473.
How many pints are in 10 liters?
10 L works out to 21.133764 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 liter defined?
Exactly one cubic decimeter, so exactly 0.001 cubic meter. Accepted for use with SI but not an SI unit itself.