Pints to Deciliters Converter
Convert US pints to deciliters (dL) accurately. Essential for converting recipes, beverage measurements, and culinary applications to metric units.
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
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.