Pints to Gallons Calculator
Convert between pints and gallons instantly — enter either value and get the result. Supports US and UK measurements.
8
US pints in 1 gallon
0.125
gallons in 1 US pint
473 mL
per US pint
| Pints (pt) | Gallons (gal) | Quarts (qt) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.125 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 0.25 | 1 |
| 4 | 0.5 | 2 |
| 6 | 0.75 | 3 |
| 8 | 1 | 4 |
| 10 | 1.25 | 5 |
| 12 | 1.5 | 6 |
| 16 | 2 | 8 |
| 20 | 2.5 | 10 |
| 24 | 3 | 12 |
| 32 | 4 | 16 |
| 40 | 5 | 20 |
| 48 | 6 | 24 |
| 64 | 8 | 32 |
| 80 | 10 | 40 |
| 96 | 12 | 48 |
| 128 | 16 | 64 |
US vs UK Pints & Gallons
Both US and UK systems use 8 pints per gallon, but the actual volumes differ. A US pint is 473 mL (16 US fl oz), while a UK (imperial) pint is 568 mL (20 UK fl oz). A US gallon is 3.785 L; a UK gallon is 4.546 L. The ratio stays the same — only the absolute sizes change.
How many pints are in a gallon?
There are exactly 8 pints in 1 gallon, whether you are using US customary or UK imperial measurements. The volumes differ between systems, but the 8:1 ratio is the same.
How do I convert pints to gallons?
Divide the number of pints by 8. For example, 16 pints ÷ 8 = 2 gallons. To go the other direction, multiply gallons by 8: 3 gallons × 8 = 24 pints.
How many pints are in a half gallon?
A half gallon contains 4 pints. This is a common size for milk and ice cream containers in the US.
Is a UK pint the same as a US pint?
No. A US pint is 473 mL (16 US fluid ounces), while a UK imperial pint is 568 mL (20 UK fluid ounces). The UK pint is about 20% larger than the US pint.
How many pints are in 5 gallons?
5 gallons × 8 = 40 pints. This is a handy number to know for home brewing, where 5-gallon batches are standard.