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Pints to Cups

Convert pints (pt) to cups (cup) — instant and accurate

1 pt = 2 cup  ·  To convert pints to cups, multiply by 2.

2 cup

Pints to Cups Conversion Table

PintsCups
0.25 pt0.5 cup
0.5 pt1 cup
1 pt2 cup
2 pt4 cup
3 pt6 cup
4 pt8 cup
5 pt10 cup
6 pt12 cup
8 pt16 cup
10 pt20 cup
16 pt32 cup
25 pt50 cup
50 pt100 cup
100 pt200 cup
250 pt500 cup
500 pt1000 cup
1000 pt2000 cup

Formula

cups = pints × 2
pints = cups × 0.5
Example: 5 pt × 2 = 10 cup

About the Pints-to-Cups Conversion

You typically need to convert pints to cups when interpreting specifications or documentation that originated under a different measurement convention. Pints is standard in beverages, ice cream, and dairy in the United States, while cups prevails in American recipes — both liquid and dry ingredients. Both units belong to the US customary system. One pt = 2 cup.

Real-World Examples

  • 1 pt (one pint) = 2 cup
  • 2 pt (one quart) = 4 cup
  • 0.5 pt (half-pint) = 1 cup
  • 8 pt (one gallon) = 16 cup

Cups to Pints (Reverse)

CupsPints
0.25 cup0.125 pt
0.5 cup0.25 pt
1 cup0.5 pt
2 cup1 pt
3 cup1.5 pt
4 cup2 pt
5 cup2.5 pt
6 cup3 pt
8 cup4 pt
10 cup5 pt
16 cup8 pt
25 cup12.5 pt
50 cup25 pt
100 cup50 pt
250 cup125 pt
500 cup250 pt
1000 cup500 pt

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups are in a pint?

1 pint equals 2 cups.

How do I convert pints to cups?

Multiply the value in pints by 2 to get cups. For example, 5 pt × 2 = 10 cup.

How do I convert cups back to pints?

Multiply the value in cups by 0.5 to get pints. Equivalently, divide by 2.

How many pints are in a cup?

1 cup equals 0.5 pints.

Is the pints-to-cups conversion exact?

Yes. 1 pt = 2 cup is an exact value defined by international agreement.

About Pints and Cups

The US liquid pint (symbol pt) equals 2 cups, or exactly 473.176 milliliters. It differs from the UK pint (568 ml).

The US cup equals 8 fluid ounces, 16 tablespoons, or exactly 236.5882 milliliters. It is the workhorse unit of American home cooking.

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