Convert pint (UK) to liter
Please provide values below to convert pint (UK) [pt (UK)] to liter [L, l], or Convert liter to pint (UK).
How to Convert Pint (Uk) to Liter
1 pt (UK) = 0.5682613 L, l
Example: convert 15 pt (UK) to L, l:
15 pt (UK) = 15 × 0.5682613 L, l = 8.5239195 L, l
Pint (Uk) to Liter Conversion Table
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Pint (Uk)
The pint (UK) is a unit of volume used primarily in the United Kingdom, equal to 20 imperial fluid ounces or approximately 568.26 milliliters.
History/Origin
The UK pint has origins dating back to the imperial system established in 1824, evolving from earlier measures of liquid volume used in England. It was standardized as part of the imperial system to facilitate trade and measurement consistency.
Current Use
The UK pint is still used today in the United Kingdom for measuring beverages such as beer and milk, as well as in recipes and certain industrial applications. It remains an official unit of volume in the imperial measurement system.
Liter
The liter (L, l) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter, commonly used to measure liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system, based on the cubic decimeter, and has since become a standard unit of volume worldwide.
Current Use
The liter is widely used in science, industry, and daily life for measuring liquids, beverages, and other fluids, especially in countries using the metric system.