Cups to Pints

Type US cups, see US liquid pints (pt).

By Akash Yadav Updated 27 September 2026

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The formula

How to convert cups to pints

To change cups into pints, divide by 2.

pints = cups ÷ 2

Going the other way: cups = pints × 2

1 US cup = 0.5 pints. This factor is the exact definition of the unit, not a rounded estimate.

Worked example

You have 6 cups. Divide by 2. 6 ÷ 2 = 3 pt.

Common values

Cups to pints conversion table

Common US cups to US liquid pints values, rounded to 4 decimal places.
Cups (cup)	Pints (pt)
0.5 cup	0.25 pt
1 cup	0.5 pt
1.5 cup	0.75 pt
2 cup	1 pt
3 cup	1.5 pt
4 cup	2 pt
5 cup	2.5 pt
6 cup	3 pt
8 cup	4 pt
10 cup	5 pt
12 cup	6 pt
16 cup	8 pt
20 cup	10 pt
32 cup	16 pt

Before you rely on it

Divide by 2, for US cups and pints

In US liquid measure, 1 pint is exactly 2 cups, so cups to pints is always divide by 2. The answer is exact, never rounded.

A British recipe that says "1 pint" means the Imperial pint, about 568 mL — roughly 2.4 US cups. If a UK recipe gives cups at all, they are usually 250 mL metric cups.

Cups and pints both measure volume. "A pint of cream" or "2 cups of sugar" describe how much room it takes up; the weight depends on the ingredient.

Going up the US chain: 2 cups is a pint, 4 cups a quart and 16 cups a gallon.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How many pints is 2 cups?

2 US cups is exactly 1 pint.

How many pints is 4 cups?

4 US cups is exactly 2 pints, which is 1 quart.

How many pints is 1 cup?

1 US cup is exactly 0.5 pint.

How many pints is 3 cups?

3 US cups is exactly 1.5 pints.

Is a pint 2 cups everywhere?

Only in US measure. A UK Imperial pint is about 2.4 US cups, or about 2.3 metric cups of 250 mL.

How many cups are in a quart?

1 US quart is exactly 4 cups, or 2 pints.

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