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Pints to Cups Converter

Convert pints to cups and back. A US pint is exactly 2 cups, so this is just doubling one way and halving the other.

Pints ⇄ Cups
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Result1 pints = 2 cups
Quick answer
A US pint is 2 cups, so multiply pints by 2 to get cups. Three pints make 6 cups and half a pint is a single cup. A pint is also 16 fluid ounces, the same as those 2 cups of 8 ounces each, which is why a pint of cream pours out to exactly two cup measures.

Conversion table

US Pints (pints)US Cups (cups)
0.5 pints1
1 pints2
2 pints4
3 pints6
4 pints8
6 pints12
8 pints16
12 pints24

How to convert Pints to Cups

cups = pints × 2reverse: pints = cups ÷ 2 · 1 pint = 16 fl oz
pints
US pints you enter
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the result in US cups
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cups in one US pint

A US pint is 16 fluid ounces. The UK pint is larger at 20 imperial fluid ounces, so a British pint is closer to 2.4 US cups.

Frequently asked questions

How many cups are in a pint?

A US pint is 2 cups.

How many cups is 3 pints?

3 pints is 6 cups.

How many cups is half a pint?

Half a US pint is 1 cup.

Is a UK pint also 2 cups?

No. A UK pint is 20 imperial fluid ounces, roughly 2.4 US cups, larger than the US pint.