Convert Cups to Pints
1 cup = 0.5 pt
Conversion Table
| cups (cup) | pints (pt) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.25 |
| 1 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 5 | 2.5 |
| 10 | 5 |
| 25 | 12.5 |
| 50 | 25 |
| 100 | 50 |
| 250 | 125 |
| 500 | 250 |
| 1000 | 500 |
How to Convert cups to pints
To convert cups to pints, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 cup = 5 pt
About cups and pints
The Conversion Formula
To convert cups to pints, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 cup = 0.5 pt. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 cup to pints: 25 × 0.5 = 12.5 pt. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 0.5, or equivalently multiply by 2.
About cups
The measuring cup is the backbone of US home cooking. Standardized by Fannie Farmer in the 1890s to replace vague instructions like 'a tea-cup full,' the US Customary Cup is exactly 8 US fluid ounces. Note that the 'Metric Cup' used in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand is 250 mL, slightly larger than the US cup (approx. 237 mL). Baking with the wrong cup type can lead to recipe failures! cups are commonly used in Baking recipes (flour, sugar), Rice cooker measures, Coffee maker water reservoirs, and Liquid measuring cups.
A standard coffee mug is roughly 1.5 cups.
About pints
The pint is a unit steeped in tradition, especially in pub culture. However, a 'pint' means different things in different places. A US Liquid Pint is 16 fluid ounces (approx. 473 mL), while a British Imperial Pint is 20 fluid ounces (approx. 568 mL). This is why a beer in London is visibly larger than a standard beer in New York. The unit dates back to the measuring of wine and ale in medieval Europe. pints are commonly used in Beer servings, Ice cream (e.g., Ben & Jerry's), Blueberries/Strawberries, and Cream and milk, Blood donation (approx. 1 pint).
A standard Ben & Jerry's ice cream tub is 1 pint.
When Would You Convert cups to pints?
Converting between cups and pints is one of the most common volume conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 cup = 0.5 pt) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.