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Convert US pints to cups
Instant, accurate pt → cup conversion with a live converter, table and formula.
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1 US pint = 2 cups
1 cup = 0.5 US pints
US pints to cups table
| US pints (pt) | cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1 |
| 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 4 |
| 5 | 10 |
| 10 | 20 |
| 20 | 40 |
| 50 | 100 |
| 100 | 200 |
| 500 | 1000 |
| 1000 | 2000 |
Formula
cups = US pints × 2.
Example
10 US pints = 20 cups.
What is a US pint?
A US pint is 473 ml — two cups, or one-eighth of a gallon.
What is a cup?
A US cup is 236.6 ml, a standard cooking measure (8 US fl oz).
Real-world reference points
A liter is a large water bottle; a US cup is a small glass; a teaspoon is a sip of medicine.
| Reference | US pints | cups |
|---|---|---|
| Teaspoon of medicine | 0.0106 pt | 0.0211 cup |
| Soda can | 0.697 pt | 1.39 cup |
| Water bottle | 1.06 pt | 2.11 cup |
| Car fuel tank (typical) | 106 pt | 211 cup |
| Bathtub | 317 pt | 634 cup |
Mistakes to avoid with volume conversions
- US vs imperial gallons: the imperial gallon is ~20% larger — UK fuel-economy figures aren't US ones.
- Converting milliliters to grams for ingredients that aren't water — oil, flour and honey have different densities.
- US recipe cups (236.6 ml) vs metric cups (250 ml) — a 5% error that ruins delicate baking.
Frequently asked questions
How many cups in a US pints?+
1 US pint = 2 cups.
How do I convert US pints to cups?+
Enter the value in the US pints box above and the cups value appears instantly. You can also type in the cups box to convert the other way.
Is this pt to cup converter free?+
Yes — it is 100% free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser.