Pint to Cup Converter (pt to cup)
1 US pint equals 2 cups (1 pt = 2 cup) — multiply the number of pints by 2 to convert. Because a US customary pint is defined as exactly two cups, this is one of the cleanest kitchen conversions there is.
The formula
To convert pints to cups, multiply by 2:
cup = pt × 2
For example, 3.5 pt × 2 = 7 cups. To reverse it, divide cups by 2.
Conversion table
| Pints (pt) | Cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 4 |
| 5 | 10 |
| 10 | 20 |
| 25 | 50 |
| 50 | 100 |
| 100 | 200 |
| 500 | 1,000 |
| 1000 | 2,000 |
How to convert online
- Type your pint value into the first box.
- Read the cup result instantly in the second box.
- Or enter cups to convert back to pints — it works both ways.
Use the Pint to Cup Converter — free and instant in your browser.
Where this conversion is used
This is a staple of cooking and baking, where recipes freely mix pints and cups for liquids like milk, stock and cream. It is also handy when scaling a recipe up or down, or when a US recipe lists pints but your measuring cups are marked in cups.
FAQ
How many cups are in a pint?
One US pint equals 2 cups. For example, 10 pt = 20 cups.
What is the formula to convert pints to cups?
Multiply the pint value by 2: cup = pt × 2.
How do I convert cups back to pints?
Divide by 2 (multiply by 0.5). So 5 cups = 2.5 pints.
Is the conversion exact?
Yes, for US customary units a pint is exactly 2 cups, so the factor is exact.
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