Convert US Pint to Cubic Decimeter
Convert us pints to cubic decimeters instantly. 1 us pint = 0.473176473 cubic decimeter — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Cubic Decimeter to US Pint converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
US Pint
A US liquid pint is one eighth of a US gallon (0.473176473 L).
From Old French pinte; one eighth of a gallon in US measure.
Common for beverages, ice cream and produce in the US.
English customary.
Cubic Decimeter
A cubic decimeter is the volume of a cube one decimeter on a side, exactly equal to one liter (0.001 m³).
Derived from the decimeter; in 1964 the CGPM defined the liter as exactly one cubic decimeter.
Common in chemistry and engineering as an exact synonym for the liter.
CGPM, 1964.
US Pint to Cubic Decimeter conversion formula
The relationship between us pints and cubic decimeters:
To convert us pints to cubic decimeters, multiply the value in us pints by 0.473176473. To reverse, multiply cubic decimeters by 2.1133764189.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in cubic decimeters updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Cubic Decimeter to US Pint converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert us pints to cubic decimeters
- Write down the value in us pints (pt).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.473176473.
- The product is the equivalent value in cubic decimeters (dm³).
- To reverse, multiply the cubic decimeter value by 2.1133764189.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 pt to dm³:
1 × 0.473176473 = 0.473176473 dm³
Example 2 — Convert 100 pt to dm³:
100 × 0.473176473 = 47.3176473 dm³
Real-world example — Plastic film and laminate thickness
A 500-us pint sheet is a typical spec for ID-card laminates and film overlays. Converting to cubic decimeters aligns the value with the unit most CAD systems and material datasheets prefer.
500 pt × 0.473176473 = 236.5882365 dm³
Real-world example — Packaging gauge
A 4-us pint plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from us pints to cubic decimeters is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.
4 pt × 0.473176473 = 1.892705892 dm³
US Pint to Cubic Decimeter conversion table
Standard reference values for converting us pints to cubic decimeters:
| US Pint [pt] | Cubic Decimeter [dm³] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0047317647 |
| 0.1 | 0.0473176473 |
| 1 | 0.473176473 |
| 2 | 0.946352946 |
| 3 | 1.419529419 |
| 4 | 1.892705892 |
| 5 | 2.365882365 |
| 10 | 4.73176473 |
| 20 | 9.46352946 |
| 30 | 14.19529419 |
| 40 | 18.92705892 |
| 50 | 23.65882365 |
| 100 | 47.3176473 |
| 500 | 236.5882365 |
| 1000 | 473.176473 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 pt = 0.473176473 dm³) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.