1 Litre to Pints – Full Calculation Guide

1 litre equals approximately 1.76 pints. This means if you have a litre of liquid, you have about one and three-fifths of a pint. The conversion helps when measuring liquids in different units for recipes, drinks, or scientific purposes.

To convert litres to pints, multiply the number of litres by 1.76, because one litre equals 1.76 pints. For example, converting 1 litre: 1 x 1.76 = 1.76 pints. This conversion factor is based on the US customary pint, which is 16 US fluid ounces, and the litre being a metric volume unit.

Conversion Result

1 litre is approximately 1.76 pints.

Conversion Tool

Enter value in litre:

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Conversion Formula

The conversion formula from litre to pints is multiplying litres by 1.76. This works because 1 litre equals 1.76 pints in US measurement. For example, if you have 2 litres, the calculation is 2 x 1.76 = 3.52 pints. This ratio is derived from the volume equivalence between metric and customary units.

Conversion Example

• Convert 0.5 litre to pints:
  • Step 1: Take 0.5 litre.
  • Step 2: Multiply by 1.76: 0.5 x 1.76 = 0.88 pints.
  • Result: 0.5 litre equals 0.88 pints.
• Convert 2 litres to pints:
  • Step 1: Start with 2 litres.
  • Step 2: Multiply by 1.76: 2 x 1.76 = 3.52 pints.
  • Result: 2 litres is 3.52 pints.
• Convert 5 litres to pints:
  • Step 1: Use 5 litres.
  • Step 2: 5 x 1.76 = 8.8 pints.
  • Result: 5 litres converts to 8.8 pints.
• Convert 1.5 litres to pints:
  • Step 1: Take 1.5 litres.
  • Step 2: Multiply: 1.5 x 1.76 = 2.64 pints.
  • Result: 1.5 litres is 2.64 pints.
• Convert 10 litres to pints:
  • Step 1: Start with 10 litres.
  • Step 2: 10 x 1.76 = 17.6 pints.
  • Result: 10 litres equals 17.6 pints.

Conversion Chart

Litres	Pints
-24.0	-42.24
-22.0	-38.72
-20.0	-35.20
-18.0	-31.68
-16.0	-28.16
-14.0	-24.64
-12.0	-21.12
-10.0	-17.60
-8.0	-14.08
-6.0	-10.56
-4.0	-7.04
-2.0	-3.52
0.0	0.0
2.0	3.52
4.0	7.04
6.0	10.56
8.0	14.08
10.0	17.60
12.0	21.12
14.0	24.64
16.0	28.16
18.0	31.68
20.0	35.20
22.0	38.72
24.0	42.24
26.0	45.76

This chart helps you quickly find the approximate pints for any litre value between -24 and 26. Simply locate the litre value in the first column and read across to see its pint equivalent.

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Conversion Definitions

Litres

The litre is a metric unit of volume equal to 1 cubic decimeter, used worldwide for measuring liquids and gases, standard in scientific, medical, and daily use, representing a convenient size for containers and bottles.

Pints

The pint is a customary unit of volume, mainly in the US and UK, with the US pint being 16 fluid ounces and the UK pint 20 fluid ounces. It measures liquids like beer, milk, or water, often used in recipes and beverage servings.

Conversion FAQs

Why is the litre multiplied by 1.76 to get pints?

This multiplication uses the conversion factor based on the US pint, which is 16 fluid ounces, and the litre’s volume in fluid ounces. Since 1 litre equals approximately 33.8 fluid ounces, dividing this by 16 gives about 2.113, but for pints, the ratio simplifies to 1.76 for this context.

Can I convert litres to UK pints using the same factor?

No, because UK pints are 20 fluid ounces, so the conversion factor differs. To convert litres to UK pints, multiply by approximately 1.76 divided by 1.25, which is roughly 1.76 x 1.25 = 2.2. Always specify the measurement system for accurate conversions.

Is the conversion accurate for all liquids?

Yes, the conversion calculates volume equivalence, independent of liquid type, assuming standard measurement. However, density and fluid properties don’t affect the volume measurement, only the weight or mass, which may vary for different liquids.