Convert Liters to Pints (US)
L to pt · volume conversion
What are liters and pints (us)?
A liter is the metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters, about 1.06 US quarts. A US pint is 16 fluid ounces (about 473 mL), or two cups. For scale: a standard water bottle holds about 500 mL (17 fl oz), and a US gallon is 3.785 L.
How to convert liters to pints (us)
1 L = 2.11338 pt. To convert, multiply the number of liters by 2.11338. For example, 5 L = 10.5669 pt, and 20 L = 42.2676 pt. To go the other way, multiply pints (us) by 0.473176 (since 1 pt = 0.473176 L).
Liters to Pints (US) conversion table
| Liters (L) | Pints (US) (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.11338 |
| 2 | 4.22676 |
| 5 | 10.5669 |
| 10 | 21.1338 |
| 20 | 42.2676 |
| 50 | 105.669 |
| 100 | 211.338 |
FAQ
What is 1 L in pt?
1 L = 2.11338 pt. To convert any amount, multiply the number of liters by 2.11338.
How do I convert pints (us) back to liters?
Go the other way: 1 pt = 0.473176 L, so multiply pints (us) by 0.473176 to get liters.
Is a liter bigger than a pints (us)?
Yes — 1 L is the larger unit, equal to 2.11338 pt.
Are these volume conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.