Convert Pints to Gallons
1 pt = 0.125 gal
Conversion Table
| pints (pt) | gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.0625 |
| 1 | 0.125 |
| 2 | 0.25 |
| 5 | 0.625 |
| 10 | 1.25 |
| 25 | 3.125 |
| 50 | 6.25 |
| 100 | 12.5 |
| 250 | 31.25 |
| 500 | 62.5 |
| 1000 | 125 |
How to Convert pints to gallons
To convert pints to gallons, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 pt = 1.25 gal
About pints and gallons
The Conversion Formula
To convert pints to gallons, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 pt = 0.125 gal. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 pt to gallons: 25 × 0.125 = 3.125 gal. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 0.125, or equivalently multiply by 8.
About pints
The pint is a unit steeped in tradition, especially in pub culture. However, a 'pint' means different things in different places. A US Liquid Pint is 16 fluid ounces (approx. 473 mL), while a British Imperial Pint is 20 fluid ounces (approx. 568 mL). This is why a beer in London is visibly larger than a standard beer in New York. The unit dates back to the measuring of wine and ale in medieval Europe. pints are commonly used in Beer servings, Ice cream (e.g., Ben & Jerry's), Blueberries/Strawberries, and Cream and milk, Blood donation (approx. 1 pint).
A standard Ben & Jerry's ice cream tub is 1 pint.
About gallons
The gallon is a unit with a split personality. The US Gallon (approx. 3.785 L) is based on the pre-1824 English wine gallon. The Imperial Gallon (approx. 4.546 L) used in the UK is about 20% larger. This divergence happened when Britain updated its standards in 1824, but the newly independent US stuck with the old wine gallon. Today, the US gallon is the standard for fuel and milk in the United States. gallons are commonly used in Gasoline sales (US), Milk jugs (US), Paint buckets, and Water consumption tracking, Aquarium sizes.
A large milk jug in the US is 1 gallon.
When Would You Convert pints to gallons?
Converting between pints and gallons is one of the most common volume conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 pt = 0.125 gal) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.