Convert pint (UK) to hectoliter
Please provide values below to convert pint (UK) [pt (UK)] to hectoliter [hL], or Convert hectoliter to pint (UK).
How to Convert Pint (Uk) to Hectoliter
1 pt (UK) = 0.005682613 hL
Example: convert 15 pt (UK) to hL:
15 pt (UK) = 15 × 0.005682613 hL = 0.085239195 hL
Pint (Uk) to Hectoliter 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.
Hectoliter
A hectoliter (hL) is a unit of volume equal to 100 liters.
History/Origin
The hectoliter is part of the metric system, introduced in the 19th century alongside other metric units for standardization of measurements worldwide.
Current Use
Hectoliters are commonly used in the beverage industry, especially for measuring wine, beer, and other liquid quantities, as well as in agriculture and food production for larger volume measurements.