How to convert cups to pints
Formula: pt = cup × 0.5
Worked example: 2 cup → 2 × 0.5 = 1 pt
Cups to pints conversion chart
| Cups (cup) | Pints (pt) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 cup | 0.125 pt |
| 0.5 cup | 0.25 pt |
| 0.75 cup | 0.375 pt |
| 1 cup | 0.5 pt |
| 1.25 cup | 0.625 pt |
| 1.5 cup | 0.75 pt |
| 2 cup | 1 pt |
| 2.5 cup | 1.25 pt |
| 3 cup | 1.5 pt |
| 4 cup | 2 pt |
| 5 cup | 2.5 pt |
| 6 cup | 3 pt |
| 8 cup | 4 pt |
| 10 cup | 5 pt |
| 12 cup | 6 pt |
| 16 cup | 8 pt |
What is a cup?
The US customary cup holds 8 fluid ounces, about 236.6 ml. Nutrition labels use a rounded 240 ml cup, and Canada and Australia use a 250 ml metric cup. In baking, measure dry ingredients level, or better, weigh them.
What is a pint?
The US liquid pint equals 2 cups or 16 fluid ounces, about 473 ml. Ice cream, berries and craft beer are often sold by the pint. A British pint is about 20% larger, which surprises travelers ordering a beer.