To convert pints to gallons, divide by 8. So 8 pints = 1 gallon, 4 pints = 0.5 gallons, and 16 pints = 2 gallons. This is an exact conversion: 1 US gallon = 8 US pints by definition.
- Exact formula: gal = pints ÷ 8. 1 US gallon = 8 pints exactly.
- US hierarchy: 2 cups = 1 pint, 2 pints = 1 quart, 4 quarts = 1 gallon.
- Quick check: how many gallons is 20 pints? 20 ÷ 8 = 2.5 gallons.
- Reverse: pints = gal × 8.
How to use our US pints to gal converter
Type any pint value in the pints field and the gallon result appears instantly. Both directions work without pressing a button.
How do you convert pints to gallons?
Divide the number of pints by 8. The US customary system defines this exactly: 1 gallon = 4 quarts = 8 pints = 16 cups = 128 fluid ounces. All these are whole-number relationships.
$$\text{gal} = \text{pints} \div 8$$
Worked examples: 1 pt = 0.125 gal. 2 pt = 0.25 gal. 4 pt = 0.5 gal. 8 pt = 1 gal. 16 pt = 2 gal. 24 pt = 3 gal. 40 pt = 5 gal.
Pints to gallons reference table
| Pints | Gallons | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.125 gal | 1 pint bottle |
| 2 pt | 0.25 gal | 1 quart |
| 4 pt | 0.5 gal | Half gallon |
| 8 pt | 1 gal | 1 gallon |
| 16 pt | 2 gal | 2 gallons |
| 24 pt | 3 gal | 3 gallons |
| 40 pt | 5 gal | 5 gallons (cooler jug) |
| 80 pt | 10 gal | 10 gallons |
US vs UK pints and gallons: A UK pint = 568.3 ml; a US pint = 473.2 ml. A UK gallon = 8 UK pints = 4.546 L; a US gallon = 8 US pints = 3.785 L. If a UK source says "8 pints to a gallon," that is still true — but both values are larger than US equivalents. This converter uses US measurements throughout.
FAQs about pints to gallons
How many pints is 1 gallon?
1 US gallon equals exactly 8 US pints. This is part of the US customary system: 1 gal = 4 qts = 8 pts = 16 cups = 128 fl oz.
How many gallons is 8 pints?
8 pints equals exactly 1 US gallon. 8 ÷ 8 = 1.
How many gallons is 16 pints?
16 pints equals 2 US gallons. 16 ÷ 8 = 2 gallons.
How many pints is 2 gallons?
2 gallons equals 16 pints. 2 × 8 = 16 pints.