Convert pints to cups

Convert pints to cups by entering a value below.

1 pt (pints) = 2 cup (cups)

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

cups = pints × 2

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 pt to cups:

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Convert 5 pt to cups

We need to convert pints to cups

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Apply the formula

Since 1 pt = 2 cup, multiply by 2

5 × 2 = 10

Answer

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.