How cups to pints are calculated
The conversion depends on both the cup and the pint. US customary cups divide by two; metric cups need a volume conversion to UK pints.
pints = cups × cup volume ÷ pint volume
- One US customary cup is exactly 236.5882365 mL and one US liquid pint is 473.176473 mL.
- Divide US cups by 2 for US pints. Multiply US pints by 2 for US cups.
- For metric cups, multiply by 250 mL, then divide by 568.26125 mL per UK imperial pint.
- In reverse, multiply UK pints by 568.26125 mL, then divide by 250 mL per metric cup.
Worked example: 3 US cups ÷ 2 = 1.5 US pints. That is 709.7647 mL, 0.7098 L or 0.75 US quart.
Cups compared with pints
| Cups | US cups in US pints | Metric cups in UK pints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.5 US pints | 0.4399 UK pints |
| 2 | 1 US pints | 0.8799 UK pints |
| 3 | 1.5 US pints | 1.3198 UK pints |
| 4 | 2 US pints | 1.7598 UK pints |
| 6 | 3 US pints | 2.6396 UK pints |
| 8 | 4 US pints | 3.5195 UK pints |
| 10 | 5 US pints | 4.3994 UK pints |
| 16 | 8 US pints | 7.039 UK pints |
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The US column uses 236.5882365 mL cups. The metric column uses 250 mL cups with 568.26125 mL UK imperial pints.
Things to consider
- Check the cup size printed on your measuring cup before converting.
- A UK imperial pint is larger than a US liquid pint.
- Metric cups are 250 mL, not the 284.130625 mL imperial cups used in some older recipes.
- Do not convert cups of flour into a weight without an ingredient-specific conversion.
Frequently asked questions
How many cups are in a pint?
One US liquid pint holds exactly 2 US customary cups. A UK imperial pint is bigger and holds about 2.273 metric cups of 250 mL, or 2 imperial cups of 284.130625 mL.
What is the difference between a US and a UK pint?
A US liquid pint is exactly 473.176473 mL. A UK imperial pint is exactly 568.26125 mL, about 20% larger. Select the matching system rather than treating them as interchangeable.
How many US cups are in a quart and a gallon?
One US liquid quart holds 4 US customary cups, and one US liquid gallon holds 16. The Quarts to Cups Converter also works in both directions.
How do I convert pints to cups?
Choose Pints to cups. Multiply US pints by 2 for US customary cups. For UK imperial pints and metric cups, multiply by 568.26125 and divide by 250.
Is a pint of beer always a pint?
Serving sizes and naming rules vary by country. A UK imperial pint is 568.26125 mL and a US liquid pint is 473.176473 mL. Check the stated serving volume.
Results are estimates for general information only, not financial, medical or professional advice.