Convert gill (UK) to pint (UK)
Please provide values below to convert gill (UK) [gi (UK)] to pint (UK) [pt (UK)], or Convert pint (UK) to gill (UK).
How to Convert Gill (Uk) to Pint (Uk)
1 gi (UK) = 0.249999978882954 pt (UK)
Example: convert 15 gi (UK) to pt (UK):
15 gi (UK) = 15 × 0.249999978882954 pt (UK) = 3.74999968324431 pt (UK)
Gill (Uk) to Pint (Uk) Conversion Table
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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.
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.