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Pints to Cups Converter

Convert pints to cups and cups to pints instantly. Bidirectional volume converter with formula and common values.

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3 pt = 6 cup

cup = pt × 2

Pints to Cups: 1 pt equals 2 cup. To convert pints to cups, multiply by 2 (cup = pt × 2). For example, 10 pt = 20 cup.

How to Convert Pints to Cups

To convert from pints to cups, multiply the value by 2. The conversion is linear, meaning doubling the input doubles the output.

Conversion Formula

  • Pints to Cups: cup = pt × 2
  • Cups to Pints: pt = cup ÷ 2

Pints to Cups Conversion Chart

Pints (pt)Cups (cup)
0.10.2
0.250.5
0.51
12
24
36
510
1020
2040
2550
50100
100200
250500
10002000

Understanding the Units

What is a Pint?

The US liquid pint equals exactly 473.176473 milliliters; the imperial (UK) pint is 568.26125 milliliters.

Common contexts: beer, milk (US).

What is a Cup?

The US legal cup equals exactly 240 milliliters; the US customary cup used in recipes is 236.5882365 milliliters.

Common contexts: cooking (US).

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FAQ

How many cups are in a pint?

One US pint equals exactly 2 US cups.

How do I convert pints to cups?

Multiply the number of pints by 2. For example, 3 pints × 2 = 6 cups.

How many pints in a quart?

There are 2 pints in a quart, and therefore 4 cups in a quart.

Is a dry pint different from a liquid pint?

Yes. A US dry pint is about 550.6 mL while a US liquid pint is 473.2 mL. This converter uses liquid pints.

How many cups are in 1 pint?

1 pt equals 2 cup.

How do you convert pints to cups?

Multiply the pint value by 2. Formula: cup = pt × 2.

How many cups are in 5 pints?

5 pt = 10 cup.

How do you convert cups back to pints?

Use the inverse formula: pt = cup ÷ 2. For example, 1 cup = 0.5 pt.

What is the difference between Pint and Cup?

The US liquid pint equals exactly 473.176473 milliliters; the imperial (UK) pint is 568.26125 milliliters. The US legal cup equals exactly 240 milliliters; the US customary cup used in recipes is 236.5882365 milliliters.