Convert Imperial Pints to Imperial Gallons
Convert Imperial Pints (UK pt) to Imperial Gallons (UK gal) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
UK gal = UK pt × 0.125
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 Imperial Gallons
A US imperial gallon (UK gal) = exactly 8 imperial pints or 10 lb of pure water at 62°F ≈ 4.546 L - about 20% larger than the US liquid gallon (3.785 L). The weight-based definition made it verifiable with simple scales. Still the legal fuel measure in the Cayman Islands and other British Overseas Territories. UK mpg ratings use imperial gallons: 50 UK mpg ≈ 42 US mpg. 1 UK gal ≈ 4.546 L.
Quick Reference Table
| Imperial Pints (UK pt) | Imperial Gallons (UK gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 UK pt | 0.125 UK gal |
| 2 UK pt | 0.25 UK gal |
| 5 UK pt | 0.625 UK gal |
| 10 UK pt | 1.25 UK gal |
| 25 UK pt | 3.125 UK gal |
| 50 UK pt | 6.25 UK gal |
| 100 UK pt | 12.5 UK gal |