Convert US gallons to pints

1 gal (US)=8pt

Use the converter below to change any US gallons value into pints instantly — with formula, conversion table, and real-world examples.

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Conversion formula

Forward

pints = US gallons × 8

Reverse

US gallons = pints × 0.125

Example: 10 gal (US) × 8 = 80 pt.

About both units

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US Gallon

gal (US)

The US gallon equals 3.785411784 litres exactly. It is the standard fuel and liquid volume unit in the United States. A typical American car holds 14–18 US gallons of fuel. US fuel economy is quoted in miles per US gallon (mpg).

Real-world: US car tank ≈ 15 gallons (57 L). 1 US gallon of milk is a common grocery size (3.79 L). US paint often sold by the gallon.

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Pint

The US liquid pint equals 473 millilitres — half a US quart or 1/8 US gallon. The UK imperial pint (568 ml) is 20% larger and is the legal unit for draft beer and milk in the UK. Pubs serving pints must use UK imperial pints by law.

Real-world: A UK pub pint is 568 ml by law. A US pint of Ben & Jerry's ice cream is 473 ml. UK milk bottles are often pints.

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US Gallon to Pint conversion table

Common US gallons to pints values for quick reference.

US Gallon (gal (US))	Pint (pt)
1 gal (US)	8 pt
2 gal (US)	16 pt
5 gal (US)	40 pt
10 gal (US)	80 pt
20 gal (US)	160 pt
50 gal (US)	400 pt
100 gal (US)	800 pt
200 gal (US)	1,600 pt
500 gal (US)	4,000 pt
1,000 gal (US)	8,000 pt

Tips & common mistakes

Quick tips

1 US gallon = 3.785 L = 128 US fluid ounces = 4 quarts.
Converting mpg (US) to L/100 km: 235.215 / mpg = L/100 km.
The US gallon is based on the old English Queen Anne wine gallon (1707).

Avoid these

Using UK gallons on a US fuel-economy figure — 30 mpg (US) = 36 mpg (UK).
Confusing US gallon (3.79 L) with UK gallon (4.55 L) — 20% difference.
Using "gallon" without qualifier in cross-Atlantic commerce.

Frequently asked questions

How many pints in a us gallon?

One us gallon equals 8 pints.

How do I convert US gallons to pints?

Multiply the us gallon value by 8 to get the equivalent in pints.

What is 100 US gallons in pints?

100 US gallons equals 800 pints.

Is a us gallon bigger than a pint?

Yes. 1 us gallon equals 8 pints, so one us gallon is larger.

How to convert US gallons to pints without a calculator?

Multiply by 8 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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