How Many Pints in a Gallon?

There are 8 pints in a US gallon and 8.326 pints in a UK (imperial) gallon. The US gallon is the standard in American measurements.

How many pints in a gallon? — see the answer and conversion table below.

Use the related converter below for custom values.

Formula

Answer: There are 8 pints in a US gallon and 8.326 pints in a UK (imperial) gallon. The US gallon is the standard in American measurements.

Example

Question: How many pints in a gallon? Answer: There are 8 pints in a US gallon and 8.326 pints in a UK (imperial) gallon. The US gallon is the standard in American measurements.

How to Use

  1. Read the direct answer at the top of the page
  2. Check the conversion table for common values
  3. Use the related converter for custom values
  4. Browse the FAQ for common follow-up questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pints in a quart?

There are 2 pints in 1 quart. So 1 gallon (4 quarts) has 8 pints.

How many pints in a half gallon?

There are 4 pints in a half gallon (1/2 gallon).

Is a US pint the same as a UK pint?

No. A US pint is 473.2 ml, while a UK imperial pint is 568.3 ml. The UK pint is about 20% larger.

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