How to convert pints to quarts
Pints and Quarts both measure volume, so converting is a single multiplication. One pt equals 0.499999 qt, so you multiply your pints value by 0.499999.
Formula: quarts = pints × 0.499999. For example, 10 pt = 4.999995 qt.
Pints to Quarts conversion table
| Pints (pt) | Quarts (qt) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.499999 |
| 2 | 0.999999 |
| 5 | 2.499997 |
| 10 | 4.999995 |
| 25 | 12.499987 |
| 50 | 24.999974 |
| 100 | 49.999947 |
| 1,000 | 499.999472 |
Pints and Quarts explained
Pints (pt): A US liquid measure of about 473 ml (two cups).
Quarts (qt): A US liquid measure of about 946 ml (two pints).
When you'd convert pints to quarts
You'll convert pints to quarts whenever a measurement is given in one unit but you need it in the other — comparing pints and quarts figures across regions, following a recipe or spec, or double-checking a number. Because 1 pt is exactly 0.499999 qt, the result is precise every time.
Frequently asked questions
How many quarts are in a pint?
One pt equals 0.499999 qt. Multiply your pints figure by 0.499999 to get quarts.
What is the formula to convert pints to quarts?
quarts = pints × 0.499999. The factor 0.499999 is exact.
What is 2 pints in quarts?
2 pt = 0.999999 qt. You can enter any value in the converter above to get an instant result.
Is this Pints to Quarts converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the standard conversion factor (1 pt = 0.499999 qt) defined by NIST Handbook 44 / US customary liquid measures, so results are exact to several decimal places.