Summary: In Great Britain, a pint is a legal capacity measure equal to 0.56826125 litres, while a hectolitre is 100 litres.
Reference: Weights and Measures Act 1985 (opens in a new tab)
legislation.gov.uk · Reference checked 21 July 2026
Where to look: Schedule 1, Part IV, Measurement of Capacity
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