A pint is a unit of volume that differs depending on the measurement system:
- British Imperial pint : Equals 20 imperial fluid ounces, which is about 568 milliliters. It is used in the UK, Ireland, and some Commonwealth countries
- US liquid pint : Equals 16 US fluid ounces, approximately 473 milliliters. This is the common pint size used for liquids in the United States
- US dry pint : Slightly larger than the liquid pint, about 551 milliliters, used for measuring dry goods in the US
The British imperial pint is about 20% larger than the US liquid pint because the two systems define gallons differently
. In summary:
Pint Type| Fluid Ounces| Milliliters (approx.)| Usage
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British Imperial| 20 fl oz| 568 ml| UK, Ireland, Commonwealth
US Liquid Pint| 16 fl oz| 473 ml| United States (liquids)
US Dry Pint| N/A| 551 ml| United States (dry goods)
So, a pint can range roughly from 473 ml to 568 ml depending on the country and context
