Convert pints to cups
Convert pints to cups by entering a value below.
How to Convert Pints to Cups
The us pint and us cup are both units of volume. By definition, 1 us pint equals exactly 2 cups. This means to convert pints to cups, you multiply by 2.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 pt to cups:
We need to convert pints to cups
Since 1 pt = 2 cup, multiply by 2
5 × 2 = 10
5 pt = 10 cup
US Pint to US Cup Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common us pint to us cup conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Pints (pt) | Cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 2 cup |
| 2 pt | 4 cup |
| 5 pt | 10 cup |
| 10 pt | 20 cup |
| 15 pt | 30 cup |
| 20 pt | 40 cup |
| 25 pt | 50 cup |
| 50 pt | 100 cup |
| 100 pt | 200 cup |
About These Units
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert pints to cups?
To convert pints to cups, multiply the value by 2. For example, 10 pt = 20 cup.
How many cups are in 1 us pint?
1 us pint equals 2 cups.
What is the formula for pints to cups?
The formula is: cup = pt × 2.