Convert pint (UK) to kiloliter
Please provide values below to convert pint (UK) [pt (UK)] to kiloliter [kL], or Convert kiloliter to pint (UK).
How to Convert Pint (Uk) to Kiloliter
1 pt (UK) = 0.0005682613 kL
Example: convert 15 pt (UK) to kL:
15 pt (UK) = 15 × 0.0005682613 kL = 0.0085239195 kL
Pint (Uk) to Kiloliter 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.
Kiloliter
A kiloliter (kL) is a unit of volume equal to 1,000 liters.
History/Origin
The kiloliter originated from the metric system as a larger unit for measuring volume, primarily used in scientific and industrial contexts since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Kiloliters are used today in fields such as water management, agriculture, and industry to measure large quantities of liquids efficiently.