What is the difference between a UK pint and a US pint?

The UK pint is larger, defined as 568.26125 millilitres, while the US liquid pint is smaller; this tool converts from the UK pint to the smaller US gill measure.

Why is the US gill unit mostly obsolete?

The US gill has been largely replaced by other volume measures in modern use, but it remains important for interpreting historical recipes and measurements.

Can I use this conversion for scientific purposes?

This tool is designed for general and historical conversions; for precise scientific or trade purposes, exact standards and rounding considerations should be applied.

How to Convert from Pint (UK) [pt (UK)] to Gill (US) [gi]

Convert volume measurements from the UK pint (imperial pint) to the US gill with accuracy using this handy online unit converter tool designed for historical and culinary contexts.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts volume measurements from the UK pint (imperial pint) to the US gill, facilitating accurate translation between these two units commonly used in historical, culinary, and beverage-related contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in pint (UK)
Select pint (UK) as the starting unit and gill (US) as the target unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in gill (US)
Use the results for recipes, beverage servings, or historical measurements

Key Features

Converts UK pint volumes into US gill units accurately
Supports historical and cross-Atlantic recipe measurements
Ideal for bartending, brewing, and archival projects
Browser-based tool requiring no downloads
Easy to use with quick input and conversion steps

Examples

2 pint (UK) converts to about 9.6076 gill (US)
0.5 pint (UK) converts to about 2.4019 gill (US)

Common Use Cases

Serving draught beer or cider measured in UK pints but expressed in US fluid units
Converting traditional cocktail recipes requiring US gill measurements
Standardizing brewing or distilling recipes spanning UK and US units
Archival documentation and restoration projects involving old volume records

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify unit systems involved to avoid confusion between imperial and US customary volumes
Use this tool primarily for historical or recipe conversions due to the gill's obsolescence
Double-check results for measurements used in scientific or trade contexts
Keep in mind the UK pint is larger than the US liquid pint when comparing volumes

Limitations

The US gill is rarely used in modern measurements and mainly relevant for historical recipes
Casual conversions might involve rounding differences impacting precision
Confusion can occur due to differences between imperial and US customary units
Not suited for scientific or official trade uses without exact unit standards

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a UK pint and a US pint?: The UK pint is larger, defined as 568.26125 millilitres, while the US liquid pint is smaller; this tool converts from the UK pint to the smaller US gill measure.
Why is the US gill unit mostly obsolete?: The US gill has been largely replaced by other volume measures in modern use, but it remains important for interpreting historical recipes and measurements.
Can I use this conversion for scientific purposes?: This tool is designed for general and historical conversions; for precise scientific or trade purposes, exact standards and rounding considerations should be applied.

Key Terminology

Pint (UK) [pt (UK)]: An imperial unit of volume equal to 1/8 of an imperial gallon, exactly 568.26125 millilitres, commonly used in the UK and some Commonwealth countries.
Gill (US) [gi]: A traditional US customary unit of volume equal to one quarter of a US liquid pint or four US fluid ounces, exactly 118.29411825 millilitres.
Imperial gallon: A unit of volume from which the UK pint is derived, used in imperial measurements.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which volume unit is larger?

US gill

UK pint

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What is a common use for converting UK pints to US gills?

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What industry often uses UK pint measurements?

Brewing and distilling

Electronics manufacturing

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