Cups to Pints Converter (cup to pt) + Formula
One US cup equals 0.5 pints — multiply cups by 0.5 to convert to pints. Equivalently, 2 cups make 1 pint. To reverse it, multiply pints by 2.
The formula
Multiply your cup value by 0.5 (or simply halve it) to get pints.
pt = cup × 0.5
Example: 5 cups × 0.5 = 2.5 pintsA US pint is defined as exactly 2 cups, so cups and pints have the cleanest possible relationship.
Conversion table
| Cups | Pints (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 3 | 1.5 |
| 4 | 2 |
| 5 | 2.5 |
| 8 | 4 |
| 10 | 5 |
| 16 | 8 |
| 20 | 10 |
| 100 | 50 |
How to convert online
- Type the number of cups into the first box.
- Read the equivalent in pints instantly in the second box.
- Enter a pint value instead to convert back to cups.
Use the Cup to Pint Converter — free and instant in your browser.
Where this conversion is used
Cups-to-pints scaling is handy in cooking and baking, brewing and beverages, and ice-cream or dairy portions, where recipes and container sizes flip between cup and pint measures depending on the source.
FAQ
How many cups are in a pint?
There are exactly 2 US cups in one pint, so one cup is 0.5 pints.
What is 3 cups in pints?
3 cups × 0.5 = 1.5 pints.
Is the conversion exact?
Yes — a US pint is defined as 2 cups, so 0.5 is an exact factor with no rounding.
How do I convert pints back to cups?
Multiply pints by 2, or use our Pint to Cup converter for the reverse direction.
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