How many pints in a litre?

The pint... a word that means so much more than just a measurement. We all know what it evokes. While this iconic unit is loved and universally used by Brits and Irish alike, surprisingly few people know how much it actually is. If it came up in a pub quiz, many would be staring into their glasses in confusion.

You might loyally order pints, but outside of beer and milk cartons, the pint is almost meaningless. Until, of course, you start asking questions like how many pints in a keg of beer.

How many pints in a keg of beer?

Not only is the pint a uniquely British measurement, but matching it with other beer volumes (especially kegs) can feel like a mathematical headache. To make things even more interesting, kegs come in different shapes and sizes.

Here, we’ll break everything down simply, so you can enjoy pints, kegs and bottles of beer without reaching for a calculator.

Litres to pints: the key numbers

Before we dive into keg sizes, let’s get the basics right. Converting litres to pints is straightforward once you know the formula.

It’s also worth noting that the UK imperial pint is around 20% larger than the US pint, so all calculations below use the British standard.

The key conversions

1 UK Imperial pint = 0.568 litres or around  568 ml

1 litre = 1.8 pints 

These numbers are the foundation for working out everything from how many pints in a litre to how many pints in a keg.

How many pints in 2 litres?

If you’re quick with numbers, this may seem obvious. For most of us, though, it’s a bit much when all we want is a well-earned beer.

Using the conversion above:

1 litre = 1.8 pints

so

2 litre keg = 3.5 pints or 7 half pints

and

5 litre keg = 8.80 pints

So if you’ve ever wondered about 2 litres in pints, now you know.

How many pints in a 5 litre keg?

A 5 litre keg contains:

• 8.8 pints

At Beerwulf, we offer a wide range of 5 litre draught kegs, including Affligem Blonde, Desperados and Heineken. You might see these referred to as draught kegs, mini kegs or party kegs.

Thanks to their size, they’re ideal for parties, picnics and pizza nights. They also don’t require a machine. You can use a BeerTender or simply pour straight from the keg.

How many pints in a keg of beer for BLADE?

BLADE kegs hold 8 litres of beer, which works out as:

• 14 pints

• Or 28 half pints

The BLADE beer tap is a professional-quality draught machine designed to deliver consistently great, pub-quality pints at home. 

How many pints in a 22 keg?

For larger, traditional keg formats, the maths looks like this:

• 1 gallon = 8 pints

• 22 gallons × 8 = 176 pints

So, a 22-gallon keg contains 176 pints of beer.

Whether you’re converting litres to pints, figuring out how many pints in a litre, or working out how many pints in a keg for your next get-together, it all comes down to a few simple numbers. Once you know them, choosing the right keg size becomes a lot easier.