Convert Imperial Pints to Firkins
Convert Imperial Pints (UK pt) to Firkins (fir) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
fir = UK pt × 0.01667986008
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.
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.
Quick Reference Table
| Imperial Pints (UK pt) | Firkins (fir) |
|---|---|
| 1 UK pt | 0.0166799 fir |
| 2 UK pt | 0.0333597 fir |
| 5 UK pt | 0.0833993 fir |
| 10 UK pt | 0.166799 fir |
| 25 UK pt | 0.416997 fir |
| 50 UK pt | 0.833993 fir |
| 100 UK pt | 1.66799 fir |