Cups to Pints Converter

Summary

This converter converts cups to pints for both US customary and UK imperial systems. One US cup equals 0.5 US pints, while one metric cup (250 mL) equals approximately 0.44 UK pints. Enter any number of cups and see the pint equivalent instantly.

How it works

1. Enter the number of cups in the input field.
2. Select the measurement system: US customary or UK imperial.
3. The converter multiplies by the correct factor (0.5 for US, ~0.4399 for UK).
4. Results update instantly as you type.
5. Use the swap button to convert pints back to cups.

Use cases

• Scale a recipe that lists volumes in cups when you need pints.
• Double-check cooking measurements when using UK recipe books in the US.
• Convert bulk-ingredient orders measured in cups to pint containers.
• Teach kitchen math or unit conversions to students.
• Verify liquid measurements for home brewing or canning.

Frequently Asked Questions