Pints measure volume and pounds measure weight — converting between them depends on the liquid’s density, not a fixed ratio.
How it works
Multiplying pints by the exact US pint volume (473.18 mL) and the liquid’s density gives grams, then dividing by 453.59237 (grams per pound) gives pounds. The default density is water’s.
What this does not include
This does not include a built-in density lookup for specific liquids — check a reliable source for the exact density of whatever liquid you’re measuring if it isn’t water.
How to use this calculator
- Enter the pints and the liquid’s density (defaults to water).
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pint of water weigh?
About 1.04 pounds at standard conditions, the default result of this calculator — close to the popular saying “a pint’s a pound the world around,” though not exactly equal.
Is this the same method as the site’s quarts-to-pounds calculator?
Same underlying density-based method, just scaled to a pint (half a quart) instead.
Does milk weigh the same as water per pint?
Close, but milk is slightly denser than water, so a pint of milk weighs a bit more than a pint of water.
