Pint (US)
The US pint is a customary unit equal to 2 cups or 16 fluid ounces (~473.176 milliliters). Derived from British measures, it has been standardized in the US for liquid volumes. Pints are commonly used for beverages, dairy products, and liquid ingredients. Its use simplifies larger-volume measurements in recipes while maintaining compatibility with smaller units, such as cups and fluid ounces.
Milliliter (mL)
The milliliter, symbol mL, is a metric unit of volume equal to one-thousandth of a liter. Introduced alongside the metric system in the late 18th century in France, it provides a practical measure for small liquid quantities, such as in cooking, pharmaceuticals, and laboratory work. One milliliter of water is approximately equal to one cubic centimeter, making conversions between mass and volume straightforward for water-based liquids. The milliliter’s adoption worldwide has standardized recipes, measurements, and scientific experiments, allowing for precision and consistency across countries.