How to Convert Pints to Cups
Pints and cups are both US customary volume units used in cooking and baking. The relationship is fixed: 1 pint = 2 cups. This conversion is simple but important when scaling recipes or understanding serving sizes.
The Conversion Formula
Cups = Pints ร 2
Going the other direction:
Pints = Cups รท 2
Step-by-Step Example
A recipe needs 3 pints of chicken broth. How many cups is that?
- 3 ร 2 = 6 cups
Reference Table
| Pints | Cups | Fluid Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 pt | 1 cup | 8 fl oz |
| 1 pt | 2 cups | 16 fl oz |
| 1.5 pt | 3 cups | 24 fl oz |
| 2 pt | 4 cups | 32 fl oz |
| 4 pt | 8 cups | 64 fl oz |
US vs. UK Pints
Note that a US pint is 16 US fluid ounces (473 mL), while a UK/imperial pint is 20 imperial fluid ounces (568 mL). If you're following a British recipe, the measurements differ by about 20%.
Cooking Context
- A standard carton of chicken broth in the US is 32 fl oz (2 pints or 4 cups)
- A pint of ice cream is often 16 fl oz (2 cups) but may vary by brand
- Heavy cream is commonly sold in half-pint (1 cup) or pint cartons
Use our pints-to-cups calculator for any volume conversion.