Cups to Pints Converter
1 cup (cup) equals 0.5 pints (pt).
Quick answer
- 1 cup = 0.5 pints
- 1 pint = 2 cups
- Formula: pt = cup ÷ 2
1 cup = 0.5 pints
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How to convert cups to pints
pt = cup ÷ 2
To convert cups to pints, divide the number of cups by 2.
Example: 42 cup to pt
- Start with the value in cups: 42 cup.
- Divide by 2: 42 ÷ 2 = 21.
- Result: 42 cups = 21 pints.
Going the other way, 1 pint = 2 cups, so to convert pints back to cups you multiply by the same number. See pints to cups.
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What is a cup?
The US customary cup is a cooking measure equal to 8 US fluid ounces, half a pint, or 16 tablespoons, about 236.6 mL.
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What is a pint?
The US liquid pint is 16 US fluid ounces, about 473 mL.
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Frequently asked questions
How many pints are in a cup?
One cup is 0.5 pints.
How many cups are in a pint?
One pint is 2 cups.
What is the formula to convert cups to pints?
pt = cup ÷ 2.