Convert pint (US) to centiliter
Please provide values below to convert pint (US) [pt (US)] to centiliter [cL], or Convert centiliter to pint (US).
How to Convert Pint (Us) to Centiliter
1 pt (US) = 47.3176473 cL
Example: convert 15 pt (US) to cL:
15 pt (US) = 15 × 47.3176473 cL = 709.7647095 cL
Pint (Us) to Centiliter Conversion Table
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Pint (Us)
A pint (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 16 US fluid ounces or approximately 473.176 milliliters.
History/Origin
The US pint originated from the British imperial pint but was standardized in the United States in the 19th century. It has been used primarily for measuring liquids like milk and beer.
Current Use
The US pint is commonly used in the United States for measuring beverages, dairy products, and other liquids in cooking, retail, and food service industries.
Centiliter
A centiliter (cL) is a unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter, commonly used to measure small quantities of liquids.
History/Origin
The centiliter was introduced as part of the metric system to provide convenient subdivisions of the liter, which was established in the late 18th century during the development of the metric system in France.
Current Use
The centiliter is used primarily in countries that utilize the metric system for measuring liquids, such as in beverage labeling, cooking, and scientific contexts, especially in Europe.