Convert pint (UK) to drop
Please provide values below to convert pint (UK) [pt (UK)] to drop [drop], or Convert drop to pint (UK).
How to Convert Pint (Uk) to Drop
1 pt (UK) = 11365.226 drop
Example: convert 15 pt (UK) to drop:
15 pt (UK) = 15 × 11365.226 drop = 170478.39 drop
Pint (Uk) to Drop 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.
Drop
A drop is a small unit of liquid volume typically used to measure small quantities of liquids, such as medicines or ingredients in cooking.
History/Origin
The concept of a drop as a unit has been used informally for centuries, often based on the amount of liquid dispensed from a dropper or similar device. Its exact volume has varied historically and culturally, but it is generally standardized in modern measurements.
Current Use
The drop is commonly used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and cooking to measure small amounts of liquids, with a standard volume approximately equal to 0.05 milliliters.