How to convert cups to pints
Cups and Pints both measure volume, so converting is a single multiplication. One cup equals 0.5 pt, so you multiply your cups value by 0.5.
Formula: pints = cups × 0.5. For example, 10 cup = 5 pt.
Cups to Pints conversion table
| Cups (cup) | Pints (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 5 | 2.5 |
| 10 | 5 |
| 25 | 12.5 |
| 50 | 25 |
| 100 | 50 |
| 1,000 | 500 |
Cups and Pints explained
Cups (cup): A US cooking measure of about 236.6 ml.
Pints (pt): A US liquid measure of about 473 ml (two cups).
When you'd convert cups to pints
You'll convert cups to pints whenever a measurement is given in one unit but you need it in the other — comparing cups and pints figures across regions, following a recipe or spec, or double-checking a number. Because 1 cup is exactly 0.5 pt, the result is precise every time.
Frequently asked questions
How many pints are in a cup?
One cup equals 0.5 pt. Multiply your cups figure by 0.5 to get pints.
What is the formula to convert cups to pints?
pints = cups × 0.5. The factor 0.5 is exact.
What is 2 cups in pints?
2 cup = 1 pt. You can enter any value in the converter above to get an instant result.
Is this Cups to Pints converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the standard conversion factor (1 cup = 0.5 pt) defined by NIST Handbook 44 / US customary liquid measures, so results are exact to several decimal places.