Convert cups to pints
Type the number of cups that you wish to convert to pints.
How to Convert Cups to Pints
The us cup and us pint are both units of volume. By definition, 1 us pint equals exactly 2 cups. This means to convert cups to pints, you divide by 2.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 cup to pints:
We need to convert cups to pints
Since 1 pt = 2 cup, divide by 2
5 ÷ 2 = 2.5
5 cup = 2.5 pt
US Cup to US Pint Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common us cup to us pint conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Cups (cup) | Pints (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 0.5 pt |
| 2 cup | 1 pt |
| 5 cup | 2.5 pt |
| 10 cup | 5 pt |
| 15 cup | 7.5 pt |
| 20 cup | 10 pt |
| 25 cup | 12.5 pt |
| 50 cup | 25 pt |
| 100 cup | 50 pt |
About These Units
US Cup (cup)
A US cup equals 8 fluid ounces, 16 tablespoons, or 237 milliliters. Cups are the standard volume measure for cooking and baking recipes in the United States. There are 4 cups in a quart, 2 cups in a pint. A metric cup is exactly 250 mL.
US Pint (pt)
A US pint (pt) equals 16 fluid ounces, 2 cups, or 473 milliliters. Pints measure beer, ice cream, and berries in the United States. A US pint is smaller than an Imperial pint (568 mL). The phrase "a pint's a pound" is approximately true for water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert cups to pints?
To convert cups to pints, divide the value by 2. For example, 10 cup = 5 pt.
How many pints are in 1 us cup?
1 us cup equals 0.5 pints.
What is the formula for cups to pints?
The formula is: pt = cup ÷ 2.