Volume
pt (US)todL
Convert US liquid pints (pt (US)) to decilitres (dL).
Factor1 pt (US) = 4.731765 dL
Converter
pt (US)
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
dL
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
dL = pt (US) × 4.731765
Multiply any value in US liquid pints by 4.731765 to obtain the value in decilitres.
Worked example
Convert 1 pt (US) to dL.
- 01Start with 1 pt (US).
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 4.731765 = 4.73176 dL.
Result1 pt (US) = 4.73176 dL
Conversion table
| pt (US) | dL |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4.7318 |
| 2 | 9.4635 |
| 5 | 23.659 |
| 10 | 47.318 |
| 20 | 94.635 |
| 50 | 236.59 |
| 100 | 473.18 |
| 200 | 946.35 |
| 500 | 2365.9 |
| 1000 | 4731.8 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from pt (US) to dL?
1 pt (US) equals 4.731765 dL. To convert, multiply the value in US liquid pints by 4.731765.
How do I convert 1 pt (US) to dL?
1 pt (US) = 4.73176 dL. For any value, multiply by 4.731765.
How do I convert dL back to pt (US)?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.2113376. So 1 dL = 0.211338 pt (US).
When would I need to convert US liquid pint to decilitre?
Volume conversions are used for tank sizing, batch calculations, and bridging between vendor specs (gallons, barrels, ft³) and process documentation (m³, litres).
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).