How it's calculated
pints = gallons × 8
gallons = US gallons, pints = US liquid pints. 1 US gallon = 8 pints. Reverse: gallons = pints ÷ 8.
Common values
| Gallons | Pints |
|---|---|
| 0.5 gal | 4 pt |
| 1 gal | 8 pt |
| 2 gal | 16 pt |
| 5 gal | 40 pt |
Common questions
Is the gallons-to-pints ratio the same in the US and UK?
Yes. There are 8 pints in a gallon in every system, even though the actual size of the gallon differs.
How many pints are in a gallon?
Exactly eight, so half a gallon is four pints and two gallons is sixteen pints.