Pints to Cubic Meters
An instant pints-to-cubic meters converter, with the formula and a reference table below.
| Pints | Cubic Meters |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.000473 m³ |
| 2 pt | 0.000946 m³ |
| 3 pt | 0.00142 m³ |
| 5 pt | 0.002366 m³ |
| 10 pt | 0.004732 m³ |
| 25 pt | 0.011829 m³ |
| 50 pt | 0.023659 m³ |
| 100 pt | 0.047318 m³ |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Pints field.
- The Cubic Meters figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Cubic Meters field converts back to Pints the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Pints to Cubic Meters formula
Converting pints to cubic meters is a single multiplication by 0.000473176473.
m³ = pt × 0.000473176473
Why this factor: the pint and the cubic meter are both defined against the liter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 0.000473176473 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 0.000473176473 — or use the Cubic Meters to Pints converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 8 pt. Multiply by 0.000473176473 to get 0.003785 m³.
8 pt × 0.000473176473 = 0.003785 m³
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 cubic meter?
A cubic meter is the SI unit of volume — the space in a one-meter cube.
Definition: Derived directly from the meter. Exactly 1,000 liters.
Where it is used: Freight and shipping volume, concrete and timber quantities, natural gas metering, and HVAC airflow.
Pints vs Cubic Meters
The pint is a US customary unit while the cubic meter is an SI 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 cubic meters are in a pint?
One pint equals 0.000473176473 cubic meters.
What is the formula to convert pints to cubic meters?
Multiply the number of pints by 0.000473176473. To reverse it, divide by 0.000473176473 instead.
How do I convert cubic meters back to pints?
Divide by 0.000473176473, which is the same as multiplying by 2113.37642.
How many cubic meters are in 10 pints?
10 pt works out to 0.004732 m³.
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.