Convert pints to cups instantly. Enter a value below, or use the formula and reference table further down the page.
In practice
Pints to cups multiplies by 2 in the US system, since a US pint holds two cups (16 fluid ounces, 473 ml). A UK imperial pint is 20 fluid ounces (568 ml), which is roughly 2.4 US cups. The difference explains why UK pints of beer, milk and cream are noticeably bigger than American ones. When following a recipe, check where it was written: a British 'pint of stock' is about 20% more than an American pint.
How to convert pints to cups
Multiply the value by 2.
cup = pt × 2Example: 10 pt = 20 cup.
Pints to Cups conversion table
| Pints (pt) | Cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 2 cup |
| 2 pt | 4 cup |
| 3 pt | 6 cup |
| 4 pt | 8 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How many cups is 1 pint?
1 pint equals 2 cups.
What is the formula to convert pt to cup?
To convert pt to cup, multiply the value by 2. The full formula is: cup = pt × 2.
How do I convert cups back to pints?
Use the same calculator above and type your value into the cups field instead — it converts in both directions. Or use the reverse formula: pt = cup ÷ 2.
Is the pt to cup conversion exact?
The conversion factor used here (2) is the standard internationally defined value. Results on this page are rounded to four decimal places for readability.