Pints to Cups Converter
Convert US pints to cups instantly. One US pint equals exactly 2 cups. Type in either box to convert both ways, then use the chart, worked examples and everyday sizes below.
How to convert US pints to cups
Worked example: convert 12 US pints to cups. Using cups ← US pints × 2, we get 12 × 2 = 24 cup. To check the result, convert back: 24 cup ÷ 2 = 12 pt.
Us pints to cups chart
| Us pints (pt) | Cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 2 cup |
| 2 pt | 4 cup |
| 3 pt | 6 cup |
| 4 pt | 8 cup |
| 5 pt | 10 cup |
| 6 pt | 12 cup |
| 8 pt | 16 cup |
| 10 pt | 20 cup |
| 12 pt | 24 cup |
| 15 pt | 30 cup |
| 20 pt | 40 cup |
| 25 pt | 50 cup |
| 30 pt | 60 cup |
| 40 pt | 80 cup |
| 50 pt | 100 cup |
| 75 pt | 150 cup |
| 100 pt | 200 cup |
| 150 pt | 300 cup |
| 200 pt | 400 cup |
| 250 pt | 500 cup |
| 500 pt | 1,000 cup |
| 1,000 pt | 2,000 cup |
Cups to US pints (reverse)
| Cups (cup) | Us pints (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 0.5 pt |
| 2 cup | 1 pt |
| 5 cup | 2.5 pt |
| 10 cup | 5 pt |
| 20 cup | 10 pt |
| 50 cup | 25 pt |
| 100 cup | 50 pt |
| 250 cup | 125 pt |
| 500 cup | 250 pt |
| 1,000 cup | 500 pt |
About the US pint and the cup
The US liquid pint is 473.176 milliliters, which is 16 US fluid ounces or 2 cups. The imperial pint used for beer and milk in the UK is larger at 568.261 ml.
The US customary cup is 236.588 milliliters, or 8 US fluid ounces. The US nutrition-label cup is 240 ml and the metric cup used in Australia and New Zealand is 250 ml. Recipes found online usually mean the US cup.
One US pint equals 2 cups, which makes the US pint the larger unit of the two.
Everyday sizes in US pints and cups
| Everyday example (approximate) | In US pints | In cups |
|---|---|---|
| A can of soda | 0.75025 pt | 1.5005 cup |
| A bottle of wine | 1.585 pt | 3.1701 cup |
| A large water bottle | 2.1134 pt | 4.2268 cup |
| A 2-liter soft drink bottle | 4.2268 pt | 8.4535 cup |
| A bucket | 21.134 pt | 42.268 cup |
| A car fuel tank | 105.67 pt | 211.34 cup |
Us pints to cups FAQ
How many cups are in one US pint?
One US pint equals exactly 2 cups. In the other direction, one cup equals 0.5 US pints.
How do I convert US pints to cups without a calculator?
convert 12 US pints to cups. Using cups ← US pints × 2, we get 12 × 2 = 24 cup. To check the result, convert back: 24 cup ÷ 2 = 12 pt. For a quick estimate, round the factor to 2. Then 12 pt is about 24 cup, compared with the exact 24 cup (an error of 0%). That is close enough for planning, but use the calculator above when the number matters.
What is a car fuel tank in cups?
A car fuel tank is about 105.67 US pints, which is 211.34 cups. Treat that as an approximate everyday figure rather than an official measurement.
Are the US pints and cups the same in every country?
The US liquid pint is 473.176 ml; the UK imperial pint is 568.261 ml. The US customary cup is 236.588 ml, but a metric cup is 250 ml and a US legal (nutrition label) cup is 240 ml, so check where a recipe comes from.