Convert Pint (US pt) (pt) to Cubic foot (ft³) (ft3)
Category: Volume
0.5 pt = 0.008355 ft3
High-precision rounding: 6 decimals
How to convert pint (us pt) to cubic foot (ft³)
We convert by pivoting through the SI base unit for Volume and applying exact factors where applicable.
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Examples
Linear unit conversions use standardized factors; many are exact by definition (e.g., 1 in = 25.4 mm, 1 ft = 0.3048 m).
Common mistakes
- Mixing US gallons (3.785 L) with Imperial gallons (4.546 L).
- Assuming kitchen ‘cup’ equals the same volume in every country.
About Volume
Volume measures the space a substance occupies. SI uses cubic meters and liters; customary units like gallons, quarts, and pints persist in recipes, fuel, and containers. Accurate volume work often requires temperature and density considerations (e.g., for fuels).
About Pint (US pt)
Pint (US pt)
Equals 1/2 US quart ≈ 0.473176473 L. Used for drinks and small containers.
History: Name originates from Latin ‘pincta’; multiple national pints existed before modern standardization.
About Cubic foot (ft³)
Cubic foot (ft³)
Volume of a cube 1 ft on each side. Common in HVAC, refrigerators, and construction aggregates (yards/feet systems).
History: Persisted with imperial building practices; tied to the 1959 definition of the foot.