Pints to Cups Converter
Convert US pints (pt) to US cups (cups) instantly. Type a value — the result updates as you type, and the swap button converts the other way.
Pints to Cups formula
cups = pt × 2
1 US pint = 2 US cups · 1 US cup = 0.5 US pints
To convert US pints to US cups, multiply the value by 2. For example, 1 pt:
cups = 1 × 2cups = 2
So 1 pt = 2 cups.
Mental math shortcut
This conversion is exact, so there is no need to estimate: just multiply by 2.
Pints to Cups conversion table
Cups back to Pints
The same values converted the other way, rounded for everyday use:
| US cups | US pints |
|---|---|
| 1 cups | 0.5 pt |
| 2 cups | 1 pt |
| 3 cups | 1.5 pt |
| 4 cups | 2 pt |
| 6 cups | 3 pt |
| 8 cups | 4 pt |
| 12 cups | 6 pt |
| 16 cups | 8 pt |
About the units
US pints (pt)
A US liquid pint is 16 US fluid ounces (2 cups), about 473 ml. A UK pint is larger, 568 ml.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many US cups are in a US pint?
One US pint equals 2 US cups.
What is 1 Pints in Cups?
1 pt = 2 cups.
How do I convert Cups back to Pints?
Divide the US cups by 2. Or use the Cups to Pints converter.