Litres to UK Pints Converter
Type a value in litres to see it in UK pints. It works both ways: type in the UK pints box to convert back.
Formula
To convert litres to UK pints, multiply by 1.759753986.
1 L = 1.75975398639 UK pt and 1 UK pt = 0.56826125 L.
Litres to UK pints table
| Litres | UK pints |
|---|---|
| 0.5 L | 0.879877 UK pt |
| 1 L | 1.759754 UK pt |
| 2 L | 3.519508 UK pt |
| 4 L | 7.039016 UK pt |
| 5 L | 8.79877 UK pt |
| 10 L | 17.59754 UK pt |
| 20 L | 35.19508 UK pt |
| 25 L | 43.99385 UK pt |
| 40 L | 70.39016 UK pt |
| 50 L | 87.9877 UK pt |
| 60 L | 105.5852 UK pt |
| 100 L | 175.9754 UK pt |
Worked examples
1 L in UK pints
1 L
1.759754 UK pt
1 × 1.759753986 = 1.759753986
20 L in UK pints
20 L
35.19508 UK pt
20 × 1.759753986 = 35.19507973
60 L in UK pints
60 L
105.5852 UK pt
60 × 1.759753986 = 105.5852392
About Litres to UK Pints Converter
This converter turns litres into UK pints as you type, and works the other way too: type in the UK pints box to convert back. To convert litres to UK pints, multiply by 1.759753986. For example, 1 L is 1.759754 UK pt, and 20 L is 35.19508 UK pt.
Volume conversions are easy to get wrong because UK and US gallons, pints and fluid ounces are different sizes. Each page here says which system it uses. Both units have exact definitions, so the converter gives an exact result, rounded only for display. Use the table below for common values, or set the decimal places to round the answer for a form or a label.
How to use Litres to UK Pints Converter
- Type the amount in litres in the first box.
- Read the answer in UK pints in the second box and in the result line below.
- To convert the other way, type in the UK pints box instead, or use the swap button to open the UK pints to litres page.
- Choose a number of decimal places if you need a rounded figure, then copy the result line.
Common uses
- Converting fuel, paint or liquid quantities
- Following a recipe from another country
- Working out a drink size or a bottle size
- Comparing fuel economy or tank sizes
Frequently asked questions
How many UK pints are in one litre?
There are 1.759753986 UK pints in one litre. This figure is exact, because both units have fixed definitions.
How do I convert litres to UK pints?
To convert litres to UK pints, multiply by 1.759753986. For example, 60 L is 105.5852 UK pt.
How do I convert UK pints to litres?
Going the other way, divide by 1.759753986 (the same as multiplying by 0.56826125). The UK pints to litres converter does this for you.
What is 40 L in UK pints?
40 L is 70.39016 UK pt.
Why are UK and US gallons different?
The UK redefined its gallon in 1824 as the volume of 10 pounds of water, about 4.546 litres. The US kept an older wine gallon of 231 cubic inches, about 3.785 litres. Pints and fluid ounces differ for the same reason.