Cups to Pints Converter

Cups to Pints Converter

US Pints
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Milliliters
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1 cup = 0.5 pints · 1 cup = 236.588 mL

How to convert cups to pints

To convert cups to pints, divide by 2. There are exactly 2 cups in every US pint. For example, 6 cups ÷ 2 = 3 pints. Going the other way, multiply pints by 2 to get cups.

To convert cups to milliliters, multiply by 236.588. So 4 cups × 236.588 = 946.353 mL.

1 US cup = 0.5 pints = 8 fluid ounces = 236.588 mL. This conversion is commonly needed for cooking and baking recipes in the US.

Cups to pints conversion table

US Cups US Pints Milliliters
1 cup0.5 pt236.588 mL
2 cups1 pt473.176 mL
3 cups1.5 pt709.764 mL
4 cups (1 qt)2 pt946.353 mL
6 cups3 pt1419.53 mL
8 cups (½ gal)4 pt1892.71 mL
12 cups6 pt2839.06 mL
16 cups (1 gal)8 pt3785.41 mL

Frequently asked questions

How many pints are in a cup?
1 cup = 0.5 pints = 8 fluid ounces = 236.588 mL. It takes 2 cups to make 1 pint.
How many pints is 4 cups?
4 cups = 2 pints = 1 quart = 946.353 mL. Calculation: 4 ÷ 2 = 2 pints.
How many pints is 8 cups?
8 cups = 4 pints = half a gallon = 1.893 liters. Calculation: 8 ÷ 2 = 4 pints.
How many cups is 1 pint?
1 pint = 2 cups = 16 fluid ounces = 473.176 mL.
How many cups is 16 pints?
16 pints = 32 cups = 2 gallons = 7.571 liters. Calculation: 16 × 2 = 32 cups.