Cup to Pint Converter (cup to pt)

How to Convert Cup to Pint

Formula: Pint = Cup × 0.5

Example: 1 cup = 0.5 pt

You can also use the interactive converter above. Simply enter any Cup value and the equivalent Pint value will appear instantly. Click the ⇄ button to reverse the conversion.

Beyond the calculator above, it helps to understand what these two units actually represent and where you will run into them in everyday life.

Step-by-step example — Convert 1 cup to pt:

What is Cup and Pint?

A Cup is a US customary cooking volume unit, equal to about 236.6 milliliters, used throughout American recipes.

A Pint (pt) is a US customary volume unit, equal to about 473.18 milliliters.

Real World Uses of Cup to Pint Conversion

• Cup: Commonly used for portioning food in nutrition and diet tracking.
• Pint: Commonly used for serving beer in US bars and breweries.
• Cup: Commonly used in US recipes for measuring flour, sugar and liquid ingredients.
• Pint: Commonly used in the US and UK for beer and milk serving sizes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the formula to convert Cup to Pint?

The formula is: Pint = Cup x 0.5. Multiply any Cup value by 0.5 to get the equivalent in Pint.

What is 1 Cup in Pint?

1 cup = 0.5 pt.

How many Cup are in 1 Pint?

1 pt = 2 cup.

Is Cup bigger or smaller than Pint?

Cup is smaller than Pint. 1 Pint = 2 cup.

What is 2 cup in pt?

2 cup = 1 pt.

What is 4 pt in cup?

4 pt = 8 cup.

Is a US cup the same everywhere?

No — a US cup (236.6 mL) differs slightly from the metric cup used in Australia and some other countries (250 mL), so recipes can vary slightly depending on origin.