Convert cups to pints

Type the number of cups that you wish to convert to pints.

1 cup (cups) = 0.5 pt (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

pints = cups ÷ 2

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 cup to pints:

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Convert 5 cup to pints

We need to convert cups to pints

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Apply the formula

Since 1 pt = 2 cup, divide by 2

5 ÷ 2 = 2.5

Answer

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.