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US cups to US pints Converter
Convert us cups to us pints instantly with the formula, worked examples, rounding guidance, and related volume conversions.
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Pair-specific conversion guide
US cup to US pint formula
The US cup and US pint are both units of volume in the US customary system. Converting cups to pints is straightforward because one cup equals exactly half a pint. This relationship is commonly used in cooking and baking to scale recipes. For example, 5 cups equal 2.5 pints, and 10 cups equal 5 pints.
Formula model
1 cup = 0.5 pt
1 US cup equals
Quick factor: 1 cup = 0.5 pt.
To convert cups to pints, divide the number of cups by 2.
Remember that 1 pint equals 2 cups, so you can also multiply cups by 0.5.
Check the measurement system for cooking units: US customary and imperial volumes are not always the same.
Precision and rounding
The calculation uses the catalog's fixed conversion factors between cup and pt. Full decimal precision is kept for the calculation; only the displayed value is rounded for readability.
Reference: NIST conversion factorsVolume
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1 US cup equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Liter L | 0.2365882365 |
| Milliliter mL | 236.5882365 |
| Cubic meter m3 | 0.0002365882365 |
| US teaspoon tsp | 48 |
| US tablespoon tbsp | 16 |
| US fluid ounce fl oz | 8 |
| US pint pt | 0.5 |
| US quart qt | 0.25 |
| US gallon gal | 0.0625 |
FAQ
US cup to US pint questions
How many cups are in a US pint?
There are 2 US cups in 1 US pint.
Is the conversion from cups to pints the same for dry and liquid ingredients?
Yes, in the US customary system, the cup and pint are defined the same for both dry and liquid measurements.