Imperial gallon to US liquid pint
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Quick Reference Table (Imperial gallon to US liquid pint)
| Imperial gallon (imp gal) | US liquid pint (pt) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 4.80379970199952996125219549 |
| 1 | 9.60759940399905992250439098 |
| 2 | 19.21519880799811984500878196 |
| 5 | 48.0379970199952996125219549 |
| 10 | 96.0759940399905992250439098 |
| 50 | 480.379970199952996125219549 |
About Imperial gallon (imp gal)
The imperial gallon is a unit of volume defined as exactly 4.54609 liters, used in the United Kingdom, Canada, and some Commonwealth nations. It is approximately 20% larger than the US liquid gallon. Fuel economy in the UK is expressed in miles per imperial gallon. The imperial gallon divides into 8 imperial pints, each of 568 mL. The UK officially metricated fuel sales to liters in the 1980s–1990s, but miles per imperial gallon remains the legal unit for new car fuel economy labels.
UK car fuel economy figures are expressed in miles per imperial gallon. One imperial gallon equals 8 standard UK pints of beer.
About US liquid pint (pt)
The US liquid pint (pt) is a unit of volume equal to 16 US fluid ounces, approximately 473.2 milliliters. It is used for beverages, dairy products, and cooking in the United States. A US pint is smaller than the imperial pint (568 mL) used in the UK and Ireland — a difference that affects pub serving sizes. Ice cream is traditionally sold in US pint (473 mL) or half-pint containers. The US also has a dry pint (550.6 mL) for measuring dry goods, distinct from the liquid pint.
A US pint glass at a bar holds 16 fl oz (473 mL). A standard carton of blueberries or strawberries is sold by the pint.
Imperial gallon – Frequently Asked Questions
How many liters are in an imperial gallon?
One imperial gallon is defined as exactly 4.54609 liters — approximately 20% more than the US liquid gallon (3.785 L).
Does the UK still use gallons?
The UK switched fuel sales to liters in the 1990s. However, miles per gallon (imperial) remains the legal unit for car fuel economy on new vehicle labels. Road speed is in mph and distances are in miles, so imperial gallons remain embedded in UK motoring.
How does UK MPG differ from US MPG?
UK MPG uses the imperial gallon (4.546 L); US MPG uses the US gallon (3.785 L). Multiply UK MPG by 0.832 to get US MPG. A car rated 40 UK MPG ≈ 33 US MPG.
How many pints are in an imperial gallon?
There are exactly 8 imperial pints in one imperial gallon. Each imperial pint is 568 mL, compared to 473 mL for a US pint.
Is the imperial gallon still used in Canada?
Canada officially metricated in the 1970s and fuel is sold in liters. However, some older Canadians and certain agricultural contexts still reference imperial gallons informally. Canadian and UK imperial gallons are identical (4.54609 L).
US liquid pint – Frequently Asked Questions
How many ounces are in a pint?
A US liquid pint contains exactly 16 US fluid ounces (≈ 473 mL). A UK/imperial pint contains 20 imperial fluid ounces (≈ 568 mL). The UK pint is 20% larger — a significant difference when ordering beer in the UK vs the US.
Why does ice cream come in pints but milk comes in gallons?
It is about consumption rate and pricing psychology. A pint of premium ice cream (473 mL) is a single household's weekly treat — small enough to feel indulgent, large enough to share. Milk is consumed daily in quantity, so selling it by the gallon (3.785 L) keeps the per-unit cost low and reduces shopping trips. The ice cream pint also hides shrinkflation well: brands like Häagen-Dazs shrank from 16 oz to 14 oz while keeping the "pint" container shape. Milk has resisted downsizing because consumers are acutely aware of gallon pricing.
How many pints are in a gallon?
In both the US and imperial systems, there are 8 pints in one gallon. The number is the same, but both the pint and gallon are larger in the imperial system.
How many milliliters is a pint of beer?
A US pint of beer is 16 fl oz ≈ 473 mL. A UK pint is 20 fl oz ≈ 568 mL. In Canada, a pint legally means at least 568 mL, closer to the UK measure.
What is a dry pint?
A US dry pint is 550.6 mL, used for measuring dry goods like berries, grains, and produce. It is about 16% larger than the US liquid pint (473.2 mL). The dry pint survives mainly in agricultural and produce markets.