Pints to Centiliters
Type a value in either box to convert between pints and centiliters. The factor is 47.3176.
| Pints | Centiliters |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 47.317647 cL |
| 2 pt | 94.635295 cL |
| 3 pt | 141.952942 cL |
| 5 pt | 236.588236 cL |
| 10 pt | 473.176473 cL |
| 25 pt | 1182.941182 cL |
| 50 pt | 2365.882365 cL |
| 100 pt | 4731.76473 cL |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Pints field.
- The Centiliters figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Centiliters field converts back to Pints the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Pints to Centiliters formula
To convert pints to centiliters, multiply by 47.3176473.
cL = pt × 47.3176473
Why this factor: the pint and the centiliter are both defined against the liter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 47.3176473 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 47.3176473 — or use the Centiliters to Pints converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 2 pt. Multiply by 47.3176473 to get 94.635295 cL.
2 pt × 47.3176473 = 94.635295 cL
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
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.
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).
Pints vs Centiliters
The pint is a US customary unit while the centiliter is a metric 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 centiliters are in a pint?
One pint equals 47.3176473 centiliters.
What is the formula to convert pints to centiliters?
Multiply the number of pints by 47.3176473. To reverse it, divide by 47.3176473 instead.
How do I convert centiliters back to pints?
Divide by 47.3176473, which is the same as multiplying by 0.0211337642.
How many centiliters are in 10 pints?
10 pt works out to 473.176473 cL.
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 pint defined?
Exactly one eighth of a US liquid gallon, so exactly 0.473176473 liter.