Gallons to Pints Converter

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1 gal = 8 pt

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How to Convert Gallons to Pints

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To convert a measurement in gallons to a measurement in pints, multiply the volume by the following conversion ratio: 8 pints/gallon.

Since one gallon is equal to 8 pints, you can use this simple formula to convert:

pints = gallons × 8

The volume in pints is equal to the volume in gallons multiplied by 8.

For example, here's how to convert 5 gallons to pints using the formula above.
pints = (5 gal × 8) = 40 pt
conversion scale showing gallons and equivalent pints volume values

How Many Pints Are in a Gallon?

There are 8 pints in a gallon, which is why we use this value in the formula above.

1 gal = 8 pt

Gallons and pints are both units used to measure volume. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

What Is a Gallon?

The US liquid gallon is a unit of fluid volume equal to four quarts, eight pints, or sixteen cups.[1] The US liquid gallon should not be confused with the US dry gallon or the imperial gallon, which are different units of measure.

The gallon is a US customary unit of volume. Gallons can be abbreviated as gal; for example, 1 gallon can be written as 1 gal.

Learn more about gallons.

What Is a Pint?

The US liquid pint is a unit of fluid volume equal to one-eighth of a gallon, one-half of a quart, or two cups. The liquid pint should not be confused with the dry pint (US) or the imperial pint, which are different units.

The pint is a US customary unit of volume. Pints can be abbreviated as pt; for example, 1 pint can be written as 1 pt.

Learn more about pints.

Gallon to Pint Conversion Table

Table showing various gallon measurements converted to pints.
Gallons Pints
1 gal 8 pt
2 gal 16 pt
3 gal 24 pt
4 gal 32 pt
5 gal 40 pt
6 gal 48 pt
7 gal 56 pt
8 gal 64 pt
9 gal 72 pt
10 gal 80 pt
11 gal 88 pt
12 gal 96 pt
13 gal 104 pt
14 gal 112 pt
15 gal 120 pt
16 gal 128 pt
17 gal 136 pt
18 gal 144 pt
19 gal 152 pt
20 gal 160 pt
21 gal 168 pt
22 gal 176 pt
23 gal 184 pt
24 gal 192 pt
25 gal 200 pt
26 gal 208 pt
27 gal 216 pt
28 gal 224 pt
29 gal 232 pt
30 gal 240 pt
31 gal 248 pt
32 gal 256 pt
33 gal 264 pt
34 gal 272 pt
35 gal 280 pt
36 gal 288 pt
37 gal 296 pt
38 gal 304 pt
39 gal 312 pt
40 gal 320 pt

References

  1. National Institute of Standards and Technology, Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices, Handbook 44 - 2019 Edition, https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/hb/2019/NIST.HB.44-2019.pdf

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