Pints to Deciliters Conversion Guide

Conversion Formula

Deciliters = US Pints × 4.73176473

To convert US pints to deciliters, multiply the pint value by 4.73176473.

Common Conversions

  • 0.5 pt ≈ 2.366 dL
  • 1 pt ≈ 4.732 dL
  • 2 pt ≈ 9.464 dL
  • 3 pt ≈ 14.195 dL
  • 4 pt ≈ 18.927 dL

Different Pint Systems

US Liquid Pint

1 pt = 4.732 dL

Standard in the United States. Equal to 473.176 mL or 16 US fluid ounces.

UK Imperial Pint

1 pt = 5.683 dL

Used in the United Kingdom. Equal to 568.261 mL or 20 UK fluid ounces.

US Dry Pint

1 pt = 5.506 dL

Used for dry goods. Equal to 550.610 mL or 33.6 cubic inches.

Practical Applications

Recipe Conversion

Converting American recipes that use pints to metric deciliter measurements for international use.

Beer & Brewing

Breweries converting serving sizes and recipe calculations from pints to metric measurements.

Dairy Products

Converting milk, cream, and other dairy product measurements from pints to deciliters.

Restaurant Service

Food service industry converting portion control and inventory from pints to metric measurements.

International Trade

Import/export businesses converting product specifications between imperial and metric systems.

Educational Purposes

Teaching students to convert between imperial and metric volume measurements.

Real World Examples

US Pints Deciliters Common Item
0.25 pt 1.183 dL Small yogurt container
0.5 pt 2.366 dL Cup of liquid
1 pt 4.732 dL Standard pint container
2 pt 9.464 dL Quart container
3 pt 14.195 dL Large soup portion
4 pt 18.927 dL Half gallon

Conversion Tips

Kitchen Measurements

Use measuring cups with both pint and milliliter markings for accurate conversions.

Regional Differences

Always specify US or UK pints when sharing recipes internationally to avoid confusion.

Rounding Guidelines

For cooking, rounding to the nearest 0.1 dL is usually sufficient for most recipes.

Dry vs Liquid

Remember that dry pints and liquid pints are different measurements for different purposes.

Commercial Use

Food service establishments should use precise measurements for consistency and cost control.

Recipe Scaling

When scaling recipes, convert all measurements to the same system for consistency and accuracy.