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Pints to cups Conversion
1 pints (pt) is equal to 2 cups (cup).
1 pt = 2 cup
or
1 cup = 0.5 pt
Formula
To convert a volume from pints (pt) to cups (cup), multiply the volume in pints by 2
v(cup) = v(pt) × 2
Examples:
Convert 1 pints to cups:
v(cup) = 1pt × 2 = 2 cup
Conversion table
| Pints (pt) | Cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 2 cup |
| 2 pt | 4 cup |
| 3 pt | 6 cup |
| 5 pt | 10 cup |
| 10 pt | 20 cup |
| 20 pt | 40 cup |
| 25 pt | 50 cup |
| 50 pt | 100 cup |
| 100 pt | 200 cup |
| 250 pt | 500 cup |
| 500 pt | 1000 cup |
| 1000 pt | 2000 cup |
| Cups (cup) | Pints (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 0.5 pt |
| 2 cup | 1 pt |
| 3 cup | 1.5 pt |
| 5 cup | 2.5 pt |
| 10 cup | 5 pt |
| 20 cup | 10 pt |
| 25 cup | 12.5 pt |
| 50 cup | 25 pt |
| 100 cup | 50 pt |
| 250 cup | 125 pt |
| 500 cup | 250 pt |
| 1000 cup | 500 pt |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert pints to cups?
Multiply the value in pints by 2 to get the result in cups. For example, 5 pt × 2 = 10 cup.
How many cups are in 1 pints?
1 pints (pt) is equal to 2 cups (cup).
How do I convert cups back to pints?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in cups by 2 to get the result in pints.
How accurate is the pints to cups conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 2 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
Sources
Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition)
- NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C — General Tables of Units of Measurement (current edition)
- NIST SP 811 (2008 ed.) — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI)
- The Unified Code for Units of Measure (UCUM), Version 2.2 (2024-06-17)
