Cups to Pints Converter
Convert US cups (cups) to US pints (pt) instantly. Type a value — the result updates as you type, and the swap button converts the other way.
Cups to Pints formula
pt = cups ÷ 2
1 US cup = 0.5 US pints · 1 US pint = 2 US cups
To convert US cups to US pints, divide the value by 2. For example, 3 cups:
pt = 3 ÷ 2pt = 1.5
So 3 cups = 1.5 pt.
Mental math shortcut
This conversion is exact, so there is no need to estimate: just divide by 2.
Cups to Pints conversion table
Pints back to Cups
The same values converted the other way, rounded for everyday use:
| US pints | US cups |
|---|---|
| 0.5 pt | 1 cups |
| 1 pt | 2 cups |
| 1.5 pt | 3 cups |
| 2 pt | 4 cups |
| 3 pt | 6 cups |
| 4 pt | 8 cups |
About the units
US cups (cups)
A US customary cup is 8 US fluid ounces, about 236.6 ml. Nutrition labels use a rounded 240 ml cup; metric cups are 250 ml.
US pints (pt)
A US liquid pint is 16 US fluid ounces (2 cups), about 473 ml. A UK pint is larger, 568 ml.
Frequently asked questions
How many US pints are in a US cup?
One US cup equals 0.5 US pints.
What is 3 Cups in Pints?
3 cups = 1.5 pt.
How do I convert Pints back to Cups?
Multiply the US pints by 2. Or use the Pints to Cups converter.