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1 pint (pt) = 28.875 cubic inch (cu in). Pint (pt) is a unit of Volume used in Standard system. Cubic Inch (cu in) is a unit of Volume used in Standard system.

Pints: A Unit of Volume

Pints are a unit of volume that are used to measure liquids, such as water, milk, beer, cider, etc. They are also used to measure some dry goods, such as flour, sugar, rice, etc. They are different from cups, which are a smaller unit of volume. They are also different from liters, which are a larger unit of volume. They are also different from barrel of oil equivalent (BOE), which is a unit of energy based on the approximate energy released by burning one barrel of crude oil.

Definition of Pints

A pint is defined as a unit of volume or capacity in both the imperial and United States customary measurement systems. However, the size of a pint varies depending on the type of pint used:

• A UK pint is equal to one eighth of a UK gallon in the imperial system of measurement. It is equivalent to 20 fluid ounces or 4 gills in the imperial system. A UK pint is also equal to 0.568 liters or 0.473 US liquid pints in the metric system.
• A US liquid pint is equal to one eighth of a US liquid gallon in the US customary system of measurement. It is equivalent to 16 fluid ounces or 2 cups in the US customary system. A US liquid pint is also equal to 0.473 liters or 0.833 UK pints in the metric system.
• A US dry pint is equal to one eighth of a US dry gallon in the US customary system of measurement. It is equivalent to 18.6 fluid ounces or 2.327 cups in the US customary system. A US dry pint is also equal to 0.551 liters or 0.969 UK pints in the metric system.

History of Pints

The origin of the term pint as a unit of measure is uncertain, but it may have derived from the Old French word pinte, which means a measure or quantity. Pints have been used since ancient times to store and transport various liquids and dry goods. The size and shape of pints varied depending on the type and quantity of the goods, the availability of materials, and the customs of different regions and countries.

The use of pints as a unit of measure dates back to the medieval times, when the European system of measurement was established. The standard size of these pints was based on the wine gallon, which was originally defined as the volume of eight pounds of wine at 62 °F. The pint was convenient for measuring and dividing smaller amounts of liquids and dry goods.

The use of pints as a unit of measure continued until the 20th century, when the metric system of measurement was adopted in most countries. The pint was gradually replaced by units such as liters, grams, etc. However, some countries and regions still use pints for certain types of liquids and dry goods, especially in the United States and the United Kingdom and Ireland and some Commonwealth nations.

How to Convert Pints

To convert pints to other units of volume, one can use the following formulas:

• To convert UK pints to liters: multiply by 0.568

• To convert UK pints to cubic inches: multiply by 34.677

• To convert UK pints to fluid ounces: multiply by 20

• To convert UK pints to US liquid pints: multiply by 0.473

• To convert UK pints to BOE: divide by 35

• To convert US liquid pints to liters: multiply by 0.473

• To convert US liquid pints to cubic inches: multiply by 28.875

• To convert US liquid pints to fluid ounces: multiply by 16

• To convert US liquid pints to UK pints: multiply by 2.113

• To convert US liquid pints to BOE: divide by 6

• To convert US dry pints to liters: multiply by 0.551

• To convert US dry pints to cubic inches: multiply by 33.6

• To convert US dry pints to fluid ounces: multiply by 18.6

• To convert US dry pints to UK pints: multiply by 1.032

• To convert US dry pints to BOE: divide by 5.5

Where Pints are Used

Pints are mainly used in some countries and regions that use the imperial system or the US customary system of measurement. They are often used for measuring and adding liquids such as water, milk, beer, cider, etc., and dry goods such as flour, sugar, rice, etc., to recipes.

In some countries that use the metric system of measurement, such as Canada and Australia, pints are not commonly used or recognized. Instead, they use units such as liters, grams, etc.

Example Conversions of Pints to Other Units

Here are some examples of converting pints to other units of volume:

• 1 UK pint = 0.568 liters

• 2 UK pints = 69.354 cubic inches

• 3 UK pints = 60 fluid ounces

• 4 UK pints = 1.892 US liquid pints

• 5 UK pints = 0.143 BOE

• 1 US liquid pint = 0.473 liters

• 2 US liquid pints = 57.75 cubic inches

• 3 US liquid pints = 48 fluid ounces

• 4 US liquid pints = 8.452 UK pints

• 5 US liquid pints = 0.833 BOE

• 1 US dry pint = 0.551 liters

• 2 US dry pints = 67.2 cubic inches

• 3 US dry pints = 55.8 fluid ounces

• 4 US dry pints = 4.128 UK pints

• 5 US dry pints = 0.909 BOE.

Cubic Inches - A Unit of Volume

Definition of the Cubic Inch

A cubic inch (symbol in3 or cu in) is a unit of volume in the imperial and US customary (non-metric) units systems. It is the volume of a cube with each of its three dimensions (length, width, and height) being one inch (0.0254 meter) in length.

One cubic inch is equal to 0.000578704 cubic feet, 0.037037 cubic yards, or 0.016387064 liters.

History of the Cubic Inch

The cubic inch is derived from the inch, which is an ancient unit of length that was based on the length of a human thumb. The inch was originally divided into 12 lines, and later into 16 digits or 4 barleycorns. The inch was used in many different systems of measurement, such as the Roman, Anglo-Saxon, English, and Scottish systems. The inch was standardized by King Edward II of England in 1324 as the length of three barleycorns laid end to end. The current definition of the inch, adopted in 1959, is based on the international yard, which is defined as 0.9144 meter.

The cubic inch was first used as a unit of volume for measuring solid objects in England in the 14th century. It was also used for measuring other materials and substances, such as wood, stone, metal, water, and air. The cubic inch was adopted as a standard unit of measure in the imperial system in 1824, along with other units such as the gallon, the bushel, and the barrel. The cubic inch was also used in the US customary system, which is similar but not identical to the imperial system. The cubic inch is still widely used today for various purposes, such as engineering, commerce, and everyday life.

How to Convert Cubic Inches

To convert cubic inches to other units of volume, you need to multiply or divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

• To convert cubic inches to cubic feet, multiply by 0.000578704.
  • Example: 2 in3 × 0.000578704 = 0.001157408 ft3
• To convert cubic inches to cubic yards, multiply by 0.000037037.
  • Example: 2 in3 × 0.000037037 = 0.000074074 yd3
• To convert cubic inches to liters, multiply by 0.016387064.
  • Example: 2 in3 × 0.016387064 = 0.032774128 L
• To convert cubic inches to milliliters or cubic centimeters, multiply by 16.387064.
  • Example: 2 in3 × 16.387064 = 32.774128 mL or cm3
• To convert cubic inches to gallons (US liquid), multiply by 0.00432900433.
  • Example: 2 in3 × 0.00432900433 = 0.00865800866 gal
• To convert cubic inches to bushels (US), multiply by 0.000465025413.
  • Example: 2 in3 × 0.000465025413 = 0.000930050826 bu

To convert other units of volume to cubic inches, you need to divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

• To convert cubic feet to cubic inches, divide by 0.000578704.
  • Example: 0.001157408 ft3 ÷ 0.000578704 = 2 in3
• To convert cubic yards to cubic inches, divide by 0.000037037.
  • Example: 0.000074074 yd3 ÷ 0.000037037 = 2 in3
• To convert liters to cubic inches, divide by 0.016387064.
  • Example: 0.032774128 L ÷ 0.016387064 = 2 in3
• To convert milliliters or cubic centimeters to cubic inches, divide by 16.387064.
  • Example: 32.774128 mL or cm3 ÷ 16.387064 = 2 in3
• To convert gallons (US liquid) to cubic inches, divide by 0.00432900433.
  • Example: 0.00865800866 gal ÷ 0.00432900433 = 2 in3
• To convert bushels (US) to cubic inches, divide by 0.000465025413.
  • Example: 0.000930050826 bu ÷ 0.000465025413 = 2 in3

Where Cubic Inches are Used

Cubic inches are used for measuring various materials and substances in different countries and applications.

Some examples are:

• In the United States and the United Kingdom, cubic inches are used for measuring the volume of small objects, such as jewelry, coins, dice, and marbles.
• In the United States and Canada, cubic inches are used for measuring the engine displacement of automobiles, motorcycles, and aircraft.
• In the United States and the United Kingdom, cubic inches are used for measuring the volume of air in pneumatic tools, tires, balloons, and airbags.
• In the United States and the United Kingdom, cubic inches are used for measuring the volume of water in aquariums, fountains, and pools.
• In the United States and the United Kingdom, cubic inches are used for measuring the volume of soil in gardening, landscaping, and farming.

Example Conversions of Cubic Inches to Other Units

Here are some example conversions of cubic inches to other units of volume:

• 1 in3 = 0.000578704 ft3
• 1 in3 = 0.000037037 yd3
• 1 in3 = 0.016387064 L
• 1 in3 = 16.387064 mL or cm3
• 1 in3 = 0.00432900433 gal
• 1 in3 = 0.000465025413 bu
• 1 in3 = 0.0001030715 bbl