Liters to Pints Converter
Formula
pints = liters ÷ 0.473176
To convert liters to US pints, divide by 0.473176.
How to use
- Enter the number of liters in the Liters field.
- The converter divides your value by 0.473176 automatically.
- Read the result in US pints below.
Example
Enter 2 in the Liters field. Dividing 2 by 0.473176 gives about 4.23, so 2 liters equals roughly 4.23 US pints.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pints in 2 liters?
2 liters ≈ 4.23 US pints.
How many pints are in a 1-liter bottle of water?
A 1-liter bottle holds about 2.11 US pints, since 1 liter divided by 0.473176 equals roughly 2.113. That is just over a quart, because 2 US pints make 1 quart. So a single liter is a little more than two American pint glasses.
Why is the conversion factor 0.473176?
A US pint is defined as exactly 0.473176473 liters, which traces back to the US liquid pint being 16 US fluid ounces. Dividing your liters by this number converts to pints. Because the factor is fixed by definition, the conversion is exact and not an estimate, aside from rounding the displayed result.