Convert gill (US) to pint (UK)
Please provide values below to convert gill (US) [gi] to pint (UK) [pt (UK)], or Convert pint (UK) to gill (US).
How to Convert Gill (Us) to Pint (Uk)
1 gi = 0.208168527401039 pt (UK)
Example: convert 15 gi to pt (UK):
15 gi = 15 × 0.208168527401039 pt (UK) = 3.12252791101558 pt (UK)
Gill (Us) to Pint (Uk) Conversion Table
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Gill (Us)
A gill (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-quarter of a US pint, or 4 US fluid ounces.
History/Origin
The gill originated from the Old French 'gelle' and was historically used in the UK and US for measuring liquids, especially in brewing and cooking. Its usage has declined with the standardization of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the US gill is rarely used in everyday measurement but may still be encountered in historical contexts, traditional recipes, or specific industries like brewing and bartending in the United States.
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.