Convert Firkins to Imperial Pints

Convert Firkins (fir) to Imperial Pints (UK pt) instantly and accurately.

Conversion Formula

UK pt = fir × 59.95254129

About Firkins

A firkin (fir) ≈ 34.07 L (9 US gallons) - the most common cask for British real-ale delivery (9 imperial gallons = 40.91 L). A busy pub cellar cycles through several firkins per week. Craft breweries stage 'firkin tappings' of limited experimental ales. The name comes from Middle Dutch 'vierdekijn' (little fourth), as a firkin was one quarter of a barrel. 1 fir = 9 US gal ≈ 34.07 L.

About Imperial Pints

A UK imperial pint = exactly 20 imperial fl oz ≈ 568.3 mL - about 20% larger than the US liquid pint (473.2 mL). Protected by the UK Weights and Measures Act 1985 as the legal measure for draught beer, cider, and milk by the glass in British and Irish pubs. 'Going for a pint' encapsulates British pub culture; short-pours risk Trading Standards fines. 1 UK pt ≈ 568.3 mL.

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