Pint
English Meaning
A measure of capacity, equal to half a quart, or four gills, -- used in liquid and dry measures. See Quart.
- A unit of volume or capacity in the U.S. Customary System, used in liquid measure, equal to 1/8 gallon or 16 ounces (0.473 liter).
- A unit of volume or capacity in the U.S. Customary System, used in dry measure, equal to 1/16 peck or 1/2 quart (0.551 liter).
- A unit of volume or capacity in the British Imperial System, used in dry and liquid measure, equal to 0.568 liter. See Table at measurement.
- A container with a pint capacity.
- The amount of a substance that can be held in such a container.