Convert pint (UK) to cubic centimeter
Please provide values below to convert pint (UK) [pt (UK)] to cubic centimeter [cm^3], or Convert cubic centimeter to pint (UK).
How to Convert Pint (Uk) to Cubic Centimeter
1 pt (UK) = 568.2613 cm^3
Example: convert 15 pt (UK) to cm^3:
15 pt (UK) = 15 × 568.2613 cm^3 = 8523.9195 cm^3
Pint (Uk) to Cubic Centimeter Conversion Table
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Pint (Uk)
The pint (UK) is a unit of volume used primarily in the United Kingdom, equal to 20 imperial fluid ounces or approximately 568.26 milliliters.
History/Origin
The UK pint has origins dating back to the imperial system established in 1824, evolving from earlier measures of liquid volume used in England. It was standardized as part of the imperial system to facilitate trade and measurement consistency.
Current Use
The UK pint is still used today in the United Kingdom for measuring beverages such as beer and milk, as well as in recipes and certain industrial applications. It remains an official unit of volume in the imperial measurement system.
Cubic Centimeter
A cubic centimeter (cm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts as a standard unit of volume measurement, especially in fields like medicine and chemistry, since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., dosage), automotive engine capacities, and scientific experiments, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).