Volume Converter
Milliliter
Definition: A milliliter (symbol: ml or mL) is a metric unit of volume equal to one-thousandth of a liter. It is also exactly equivalent to one cubic centimeter (cm³).
History/origin: The milliliter was derived from the liter, which was originally part of the French metric system in 1795. It provided a small-scale unit for scientific and medicinal measurements.
Current use: Milliliters are used globally for labeling small containers like perfume bottles, beverage cans, and for precise liquid dosages in medicine and chemistry.
Pint
Definition: The pint (symbol: pt) is a unit of volume in both the imperial and US customary systems. In the US, a liquid pint is exactly 16 fluid ounces.
History/origin: The word pint originates from the Old French "pinte" and perhaps ultimately from Vulgar Latin, referring to marks painted on the side of a container to show capacity.
Current use: Pints are famously used in the UK and US for serving draught beer and cider, and also for small containers of milk and cream.
Milliliter to Pint Conversion Table
| Milliliter [ml] | Pint [pt] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ml | 0.00002113 pt |
| 0.1 ml | 0.00021134 pt |
| 1 ml | 0.00211338 pt |
| 2 ml | 0.00422675 pt |
| 3 ml | 0.00634013 pt |
| 5 ml | 0.01056688 pt |
| 10 ml | 0.02113376 pt |
| 20 ml | 0.04226753 pt |
| 50 ml | 0.10566882 pt |
| 100 ml | 0.21133764 pt |
| 1000 ml | 2.11337642 pt |
How to Convert Milliliter to Pint
1 ml = 0.00211338 pt
1 pt = 473.176473 ml
Example: convert 15 ml to pt:
15 ml = 15 × 0.00211338 pt = 0.03170065 pt
Did You Know?
- A standard teaspoon holds about 5 milliliters (ml) of liquid. Most medicine doses for children are measured in ml to ensure high precision.