Convert pint (UK) to gill (UK)
Please provide values below to convert pint (UK) [pt (UK)] to gill (UK) [gi (UK)], or Convert gill (UK) to pint (UK).
How to Convert Pint (Uk) to Gill (Uk)
1 pt (UK) = 4.00000033787276 gi (UK)
Example: convert 15 pt (UK) to gi (UK):
15 pt (UK) = 15 × 4.00000033787276 gi (UK) = 60.0000050680915 gi (UK)
Pint (Uk) to Gill (Uk) 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.
Gill (Uk)
A gill (UK) is a unit of volume equal to one-quarter of a pint, primarily used for measuring liquids such as spirits and milk.
History/Origin
The UK gill originated in the 19th century as part of the imperial measurement system, traditionally used in British households and trade for liquid measurements before metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK gill is largely obsolete and rarely used in everyday measurements, but it may still be encountered in historical contexts, recipes, or specific legal or traditional settings.