Convert US Gallon to US Pint

Type the number of gallons that you wish to convert to pints.

1 gal (gallons) = 8 pt (pints)

How to Convert Gallons to Pints

The us gallon and us pint are both units of volume. By definition, 1 us gallon equals exactly 8 pints. This means to convert gallons to pints, you multiply by 8.

Formula

pints = gallons × 8

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 gal to pints:

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Convert 5 gal to pints

We need to convert gallons to pints

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Apply the formula

Since 1 gal = 8 pt, multiply by 8

5 × 8 = 40

Answer

5 gal = 40 pt

US Gallon to US Pint Conversion Table

Quick reference table for common us gallon to us pint conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.

Gallons (gal) Pints (pt)
1 gal 8 pt
2 gal 16 pt
5 gal 40 pt
10 gal 80 pt
15 gal 120 pt
20 gal 160 pt
25 gal 200 pt
50 gal 400 pt
100 gal 800 pt

About These Units

US Gallon (gal)

A US gallon (gal) equals 128 fluid ounces, 4 quarts, 8 pints, or 3.785 liters. Gallons are the standard for fuel prices, milk containers, and paint cans in the United States. A US gallon is smaller than an Imperial gallon (4.546 L). One gallon of water weighs 8.34 pounds.

US Pint (pt)

A US pint (pt) equals 16 fluid ounces, 2 cups, or 473 milliliters. Pints measure beer, ice cream, and berries in the United States. A US pint is smaller than an Imperial pint (568 mL). The phrase "a pint's a pound" is approximately true for water.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert gallons to pints?

To convert gallons to pints, multiply the value by 8. For example, 10 gal = 80 pt.

How many pints are in 1 us gallon?

1 us gallon equals 8 pints.

What is the formula for gallons to pints?

The formula is: pt = gal × 8.