Convert Pints (US Dry) (dry pt) to US Gills (gi) | dry pt in gi

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This quick and easy calculator will convert Pints (US Dry) (dry pt) to US Gills (gi) and show formula, brief history on the units and quick maths for the conversion.

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Quick Reference for Converting Pints (US Dry) to US Gills

Formula
gi = dry pt x 4.65
Quick Rough Maths
To get the US Gills, multiply the number of Pints (US Dry) by 4.7
Pints (US Dry) (dry pt) in 1 US Gill
There are 0.21 Pints (US Dry) in 1 US Gill
US Gills (gi) in 1 Pint (US Dry)
There are 4.65 US Gills in 1 Pint (US Dry)

Unit Information

Pint (US Dry)
/pʌɪnt/
Symbol: dry pt
Unit System: US Customary

What is the Pint (US Dry)?

The US dry pint is a unit of volume in the US customary system with the symbol dry pt.

1 US dry pint is equal to 1/8 of a dry gallon. This is equal to 1/2 US dry quart or 33.6003125 in³.

The dry pint was derived from the the British corn gallon which was 1/8 the standard 'Winchester' bushel or corn. This was the equivalent of 268.8 in³ when in dry form.

US Gill
/dʒɪl/
Symbol: gi
Unit System: US Customary

What is the US Gill?

The US gill is a unit of volume in the US customary unit system and uses the symbol gi.

It represents 1/4 of a pint - so in this instance, it is 1/4 of US pint - therefore measures exactly 118.29411825 ml. It's also equal to 8 tablespoons, 24 teaspoons and 5/6 imperial gills.

The gill has been mentioned a number of times in popular literature; including in Treasure Island, Animal Farm and in Dan Simmon's 'The Terror' - and all references are pointing to the use of the gill in terms of alcohol measures or servings.


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