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US pints to US cups Converter
Convert us pints to us cups instantly with the formula, worked examples, rounding guidance, and related volume conversions.
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Pair-specific conversion guide
US pint to US cup formula
The US pint and US cup are standard volume units in the United States customary system. Converting pints to cups is straightforward: one US pint equals exactly two US cups. This simple relationship is commonly used in cooking and baking to scale recipes or measure liquid ingredients accurately.
Formula model
1 pt = 2 cup
1 US pint equals
Quick factor: 1 pt = 2 cup.
To convert pints to cups, multiply the number of pints by 2.
Use this conversion when doubling or halving recipes that list ingredients in pints.
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 pt and cup. 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 pint equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Liter L | 0.473176473 |
| Milliliter mL | 473.176473 |
| Cubic meter m3 | 0.000473176473 |
| US teaspoon tsp | 96 |
| US tablespoon tbsp | 32 |
| US fluid ounce fl oz | 16 |
| US cup cup | 2 |
| US quart qt | 0.5 |
| US gallon gal | 0.125 |
FAQ
US pint to US cup questions
How many cups are in 5 US pints?
There are 10 cups in 5 US pints, since 1 pt = 2 cup.
Is the US cup the same as a metric cup?
No, the US cup is 236.588 mL, while a metric cup is 250 mL. This conversion applies only to US customary units.