Pints to Kiloliters
An instant pints-to-kiloliters converter, with the formula and a reference table below.
| Pints | Kiloliters |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.000473 kL |
| 2 pt | 0.000946 kL |
| 3 pt | 0.00142 kL |
| 5 pt | 0.002366 kL |
| 10 pt | 0.004732 kL |
| 25 pt | 0.011829 kL |
| 50 pt | 0.023659 kL |
| 100 pt | 0.047318 kL |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Pints field.
- The Kiloliters figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Kiloliters field converts back to Pints the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Pints to Kiloliters formula
Converting pints to kiloliters is a single multiplication by 0.000473176473.
kL = pt × 0.000473176473
Why this factor: the pint and the kiloliter 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 Kiloliters to Pints converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Take 50 pt and multiply by the factor 0.000473176473: the result is 0.023659 kL.
50 pt × 0.000473176473 = 0.023659 kL
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 kiloliter?
A kiloliter is 1,000 liters — the same volume as one cubic meter.
Definition: Exactly 1,000 liters, which is exactly 1 m³.
Where it is used: Water utility billing, tank and reservoir capacity, and bulk liquid logistics.
Pints vs Kiloliters
The pint is a US customary unit while the kiloliter 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 kiloliters are in a pint?
One pint equals 0.000473176473 kiloliters.
What is the formula to convert pints to kiloliters?
Multiply the number of pints by 0.000473176473. To reverse it, divide by 0.000473176473 instead.
How do I convert kiloliters back to pints?
Divide by 0.000473176473, which is the same as multiplying by 2113.37642.
How many kiloliters are in 10 pints?
10 pt works out to 0.004732 kL.
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.