Convert Firkins to Pints
Convert Firkins (fir) to Pints (pt) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
pt = fir × 72
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 Pints
A pint (pt) is a US customary volume unit equal to 2 cups or 16 fluid ounces - approximately 473.176 mL. The pint is culturally iconic for measuring beer and dairy in American and British contexts. However, the US liquid pint (473 mL) is significantly smaller than the UK imperial pint (568 mL) - a key difference for anyone ordering drinks across the Atlantic. In the US, ice cream containers, pint-glass beers, and blood donation volumes are commonly quoted in pints. Fruit and berries are sold by the pint basket at farmers markets. Two US pints equal one US quart.
Quick Reference Table
| Firkins (fir) | Pints (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 fir | 72 pt |
| 2 fir | 144 pt |
| 5 fir | 360 pt |
| 10 fir | 720 pt |
| 25 fir | 1800 pt |
| 50 fir | 3600 pt |
| 100 fir | 7200 pt |