How it's calculated
pounds = pints × density(g/mL) × 1.04317
density in g/mL, 1.04317 = mL per US pint ÷ grams per pound (converts volume to weight). Imperial pints use a factor of about 1.2528.
Common values
| Substance (US pint) | Weight |
|---|---|
| Water | 1.04 lb |
| Milk | 1.07 lb |
| Honey | 1.49 lb |
Common questions
Is a pint really a pound?
Roughly. A US pint of water weighs about 1.04 lb, which is where the rhyme comes from, though it is not exact.
Why does the imperial pint weigh more?
The UK pint is about 20 percent larger than the US pint, so the same substance weighs more per pint.