How many ml in a UK pint?

A UK (Imperial) pint is 568ml, which is 20 UK fluid ounces. This is the pint used in British pubs and recipes. It is significantly larger than the US pint.

How many ml in a US pint?

A US pint is 473ml, which is 16 US fluid ounces. The US pint is about 17% smaller than the UK pint.

Why are UK and US pints different?

The difference dates back to 1824 when Britain redefined its gallon. The US retained the older English wine gallon measurement. A UK gallon is 4.546 litres (8 pints), while a US gallon is 3.785 litres (8 pints), making each US pint smaller.

How many pints in a litre?

There are 1.76 UK pints or 2.11 US pints in one litre. A quick rule of thumb: 1 litre is roughly 1.75 UK pints or 2 US pints.

What is the difference between a UK pint and a US pint?

A UK (imperial) pint is 568ml, while a US pint is only 473ml — about 20% smaller. This matters when following American recipes that specify liquid quantities in pints. A UK pint is also 20 fluid ounces, while a US pint is 16 US fluid ounces.

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1 UK pint = 568.261 ml
1 US pint = 473.176 ml
1 litre = 1.76 UK pints = 2.11 US pints

Quick Reference

0.5 L = 0.88 UK pints
1 L = 1.76 UK pints
2 L = 3.52 UK pints
1 UK pint = 0.568 L
2 UK pints = 1.136 L

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Last updated: February 2026

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