Grams to Pints Conversion Calculator
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How to Convert Grams to Pints
Since grams are a unit of mass and pints are a unit of volume, which are different physical quantities, we need to know one more physical quantity of the ingredient or substance to convert between them. In this case, we need to account for the density of the substance whenever we do a conversion.
Therefore, to convert between grams and pints of an ingredient or substance, we must either multiply or divide by its density, depending on which direction we are performing the conversion.
Grams to Pints Formula
To convert a measurement in grams to pints, divide the weight by the density of the ingredient or material. Note that in order for this to work, the density must be in grams per pint (g/pt).
If the density is given in grams per milliliter (g/mL), then first multiply the density by 473.1765 to convert to g/pt.
For a density given in g/mL, you can use this simple formula to convert:
pints = grams / 473.1765 × density
Thus, the volume in pints is equal to the weight in grams divided by 473.1765 times the density (in g/mL) of the ingredient, substance, or material.
For example, here's how to convert 500 grams to pints for an ingredient with a density of 0.7 g/mL.
pints = 500 g / 473.1765 × 0.7 g/mL = 1.5096 pt
Gram to Pint Conversion Table
| Weight in Grams: | Volume in Pints of: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | Milk | Cooking Oil | All Purpose Flour | Granulated Sugar | |
| 100 g | 0.211 pt | 0.205 pt | 0.24 pt | 0.4 pt | 0.25 pt |
| 200 g | 0.423 pt | 0.41 pt | 0.48 pt | 0.799 pt | 0.5 pt |
| 300 g | 0.634 pt | 0.616 pt | 0.72 pt | 1.199 pt | 0.75 pt |
| 400 g | 0.845 pt | 0.821 pt | 0.961 pt | 1.598 pt | 1 pt |
| 500 g | 1.057 pt | 1.026 pt | 1.201 pt | 1.998 pt | 1.25 pt |
| 600 g | 1.268 pt | 1.231 pt | 1.441 pt | 2.397 pt | 1.5 pt |
| 700 g | 1.479 pt | 1.436 pt | 1.681 pt | 2.797 pt | 1.75 pt |
| 800 g | 1.691 pt | 1.641 pt | 1.921 pt | 3.196 pt | 2 pt |
| 900 g | 1.902 pt | 1.847 pt | 2.161 pt | 3.596 pt | 2.25 pt |
| 1,000 g | 2.113 pt | 2.052 pt | 2.402 pt | 3.995 pt | 2.5 pt |
| 1,100 g | 2.325 pt | 2.257 pt | 2.642 pt | 4.395 pt | 2.75 pt |
| 1,200 g | 2.536 pt | 2.462 pt | 2.882 pt | 4.794 pt | 3 pt |
| 1,300 g | 2.747 pt | 2.667 pt | 3.122 pt | 5.194 pt | 3.25 pt |
| 1,400 g | 2.959 pt | 2.873 pt | 3.362 pt | 5.593 pt | 3.5 pt |
| 1,500 g | 3.17 pt | 3.078 pt | 3.602 pt | 5.993 pt | 3.75 pt |
| 1,600 g | 3.381 pt | 3.283 pt | 3.843 pt | 6.392 pt | 4 pt |
| 1,700 g | 3.593 pt | 3.488 pt | 4.083 pt | 6.792 pt | 4.25 pt |
| 1,800 g | 3.804 pt | 3.693 pt | 4.323 pt | 7.191 pt | 4.5 pt |
| 1,900 g | 4.015 pt | 3.898 pt | 4.563 pt | 7.591 pt | 4.75 pt |
| 2,000 g | 4.227 pt | 4.104 pt | 4.803 pt | 7.99 pt | 5 pt |
When to Convert Grams to Pints
Grams and pints are both commonly used to measure cooking ingredients.
For cooking applications, most chefs suggest measuring dry ingredients by weight rather than volume to improve accuracy in the measurements.[1] The density of dry ingredients can vary for a variety of reasons, such as compaction and clumping.
The best way to ensure an accurate conversion is to use a scale. When a scale is not available, a calculator like the one above is a good way to estimate the weight to volume conversion.
Another useful application of weight and volume conversions is chemistry. When performing chemical reactions by combining separate chemicals to produce a new chemical, one must know the exact amount of each chemical to add in order to maximize the yield of the reaction.
It is common to mix powdered chemicals with liquid, or aqueous, chemicals, and this is where it becomes very useful to convert between weights and volumes.[2]
Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.
What Is a Gram?
A gram is a unit of mass equal to 1/1,000 of a kilogram or 0.035274 ounces, and is equivalent to the mass of one cubic centimeter, or one milliliter, of water.
The gram, or gramme, is an SI unit of mass in the metric system. Grams can be abbreviated as g; for example, 1 gram can be written as 1 g.
A gram is frequently referred to as a unit of weight. While technically, a gram is a measure of mass, and weight is actually a measure of force, the two are equivalent as long as we are performing our calculations on Earth.
For example, an object with a mass of 1 gram weighs 1 gram on Earth, but only weighs one-sixth of that on the moon, yet still has the same mass.
Learn more about grams.
What Is a Pint?
The US liquid pint is a unit of fluid volume equal to one-eighth of a gallon, one-half of a quart, or two cups. The liquid pint should not be confused with the dry pint (US) or the imperial pint, which are different units.
The pint is a US customary unit of volume. Pints can be abbreviated as pt; for example, 1 pint can be written as 1 pt.
Learn more about pints.
References
- National Institute of Standards & Technology, Culinary Measurement Tips, https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/culinary-measurement-tips
- CK-12 Foundation, Introductory Chemistry (CK-12) - 12.6: Mass-Volume Stoichiometry, https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_Chemistry/Introductory_Chemistry_(CK-12)/12%3A_Stoichiometry/12.06%3A_Mass-Volume_Stoichiometry