4 pints equals approximately 1.89 liters
Converting 4 pints to liters results in approximately 1.89 liters. This is based on the fact that 1 pint equals 0.4732 liters, so multiplying 4 by this conversion factor gives the final value.
Conversion Details
To convert pints to liters, you multiply the number of pints by 0.4732, because 1 pint is equal to 0.4732 liters. For 4 pints, the calculation is 4 × 0.4732 = 1.8928 liters, which rounds to 1.89 liters. This formula works because it directly relates the units of volume, ensuring accuracy.
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Result in liters:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert pints to liters is straightforward: multiply the number of pints by 0.4732. This works because 1 pint equals 0.4732 liters. For example, converting 4 pints involves calculating 4 × 0.4732, which results in 1.8928 liters. This simple multiplication ensures accurate volume conversions.
Conversion Example
- Convert 2 pints to liters:
- Multiply 2 by 0.4732
- 2 × 0.4732 = 0.9464 liters
- Answer: 0.9464 liters
- Convert 5 pints to liters:
- Multiply 5 by 0.4732
- 5 × 0.4732 = 2.366 liters
- Answer: 2.366 liters
- Convert 10 pints to liters:
- Multiply 10 by 0.4732
- 10 × 0.4732 = 4.732 liters
- Answer: 4.732 liters
- Convert 0.5 pints to liters:
- Multiply 0.5 by 0.4732
- 0.5 × 0.4732 = 0.2366 liters
- Answer: 0.2366 liters
- Convert 7 pints to liters:
- Multiply 7 by 0.4732
- 7 × 0.4732 = 3.3124 liters
- Answer: 3.3124 liters
Conversion Chart
| Pints | Liters |
|---|---|
| -21.0 | -9.94 |
| -20.0 | -9.46 |
| -19.0 | -8.97 |
| -18.0 | -8.48 |
| -17.0 | -8.00 |
| -16.0 | -7.51 |
| -15.0 | -7.02 |
| -14.0 | -6.54 |
| -13.0 | -6.05 |
| -12.0 | -5.56 |
| -11.0 | -5.08 |
| -10.0 | -4.59 |
| -9.0 | -4.10 |
| -8.0 | -3.62 |
| -7.0 | -3.13 |
| -6.0 | -2.64 |
| -5.0 | -2.16 |
| -4.0 | -1.67 |
| -3.0 | -1.18 |
| -2.0 | -0.70 |
| -1.0 | -0.21 |
| 0.0 | 0.00 |
| 1.0 | 0.47 |
| 2.0 | 0.95 |
| 3.0 | 1.42 |
| 4.0 | 1.89 |
| 5.0 | 2.36 |
| 6.0 | 2.84 |
| 7.0 | 3.31 |
| 8.0 | 3.78 |
| 9.0 | 4.25 |
| 10.0 | 4.73 |
| 11.0 | 5.20 |
| 12.0 | 5.68 |
| 13.0 | 6.15 |
| 14.0 | 6.62 |
| 15.0 | 7.10 |
| 16.0 | 7.57 |
| 17.0 | 8.04 |
| 18.0 | 8.52 |
| 19.0 | 9.00 |
| 20.0 | 9.47 |
| 21.0 | 9.94 |
| 22.0 | 10.42 |
| 23.0 | 10.89 |
| 24.0 | 11.37 |
| 25.0 | 11.84 |
| 26.0 | 12.32 |
| 27.0 | 12.79 |
| 28.0 | 13.27 |
| 29.0 | 13.74 |
Use this chart to quickly find liters for any pints value between -21 to 29. Just locate the number of pints in the first column, then read across to find the corresponding liters.
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Conversion Definitions
Pints
A pint is a volume measurement used mainly in the US and UK, equal to 16 fluid ounces in the US or 20 fluid ounces in the UK. It measures liquids or dry goods, and its exact size varies depending on the measurement system used.
Liters
A liter is a metric unit of volume equal to 1 cubic decimeter or 1000 cubic centimeters. It is used worldwide to measure liquids, and is part of the metric system, providing a standard for volume conversions across different countries.
Conversion FAQs
Why is the conversion factor 0.4732 for pints to liters?
This factor is derived from the fact that 1 US pint equals 16 fluid ounces, and 1 fluid ounce is approximately 29.5735 milliliters. Converting ounces to liters (1000 mL = 1 liter), the calculation becomes 16 × 29.5735 / 1000, which results in 0.4732.
Can I convert pints to liters for both US and UK measurements with the same factor?
No, because US and UK pints have different sizes—US pints are 16 fl oz, while UK pints are 20 fl oz. Therefore, the conversion factor differs: approximately 0.4732 for US pints, and about 0.568 liters for UK pints.
How accurate is the conversion factor 0.4732?
The factor provides a close approximation for everyday use, but slight variations in fluid ounce definitions can cause minor differences. For most practical purposes, it offers sufficient precision, but for scientific applications, more exact measurements might be necessary.
Is the conversion same for dry pints?
Dry pints measure dry volume, which differs from liquid volume, so the conversion factor to liters isn’t the same. Use specific dry volume conversion factors if measuring dry ingredients.
What if I need to convert from liters back to pints?
To convert liters to pints, divide the number of liters by 0.4732 for US pints, or multiply by the reciprocal, roughly 2.113, for an approximate conversion from liters to pints.
