Pints to Cups Converter

About Pints to Cups Conversion

What is a Pint?

A pint (pt) is a unit of volume in the US customary system, equal to 2 cups or 16 fluid ounces. The US liquid pint equals 473.176 milliliters. It's commonly used for measuring beverages, especially beer and milk, and in cooking for medium-sized liquid measurements.

What is a Cup?

A cup is a unit of volume measurement equal to 8 fluid ounces or 236.588 milliliters in the US customary system. It's one of the most common measurements used in cooking and baking recipes throughout the United States.

The Simple Relationship

The conversion between pints and cups is straightforward:

• 1 pint = 2 cups
• 1 cup = 0.5 pints
• To convert pints to cups: multiply by 2
• To convert cups to pints: divide by 2

Common Applications

Pints to cups conversions are essential for:

• Recipe scaling and cooking
• Baking measurements
• Beverage preparation
• Food service and catering
• Kitchen storage planning

Conversion Examples

Example 1: Convert 3 pints to cups

3 pints × 2 = 6 cups

Example 2: Convert 1.5 pints to cups

1.5 pints × 2 = 3 cups

Example 3: Convert 4.5 pints to cups

4.5 pints × 2 = 9 cups

Kitchen Memory Tips

Remember these helpful conversions:

• 1/2 pint = 1 cup
• 1 pint = 2 cups
• 2 pints = 4 cups = 1 quart
• 8 pints = 16 cups = 4 quarts = 1 gallon

Frequently Asked Questions