How Many Cups in a Pint
A cups-in-a-pint conversion page translates volume measurements between pints and cups. A standard US liquid pint contains exactly 2 cups. A US dry pint contains approximately 2.33 cups. An Imperial pint contains approximately 2.40 cups.
Convert between pints and cups instantly. Review the differences between US liquid, US dry, and Imperial pints in standard kitchen cooking.
Quick Answer
Find out exactly how many cups are in a pint (2 cups per standard US liquid pint).
How Many Cups Are in a Pint?
There are 2 cups in a US Customary liquid pint.
For dry produce, a US dry pint is equal to approximately 2.33 cups.
Pint Type Standard
Formula: 1 Pint = 2.000 cups (US Liquid (1 pt = 2 cups))
Pints to Cups Reference Table (US Liquid)
| Pints (pt) | Cups (c) |
|---|---|
| 1/4 pint | 0.5 cups |
| 1/2 pint | 1 cup |
| 1 pint | 2 cups |
| 2 pints (1 Quart) | 4 cups |
| 4 pints (2 Quarts) | 8 cups |
| 8 pints (1 Gallon) | 16 cups |
Examples
1/2 Pint
1 cup
1 Pint
2 cups
2 Pints (1 Quart)
4 cups
How it works
In standard US liquid kitchen measurements, a pint is related to cups by a simple factor of 2:
Standard Liquid Conversion
1 Pint (pt) = 2 Cups (c)
Conversion Formula
Multiply pints by 2 to get cups. Divide cups by 2 to get pints.
Liquid Pints vs. Dry Pints vs. Imperial Pints
Depending on the ingredient and the geographic region, a pint can mean three different volumes:
- US Liquid Pint: Used for fluids like milk, heavy cream, or broth. It equals exactly 16 fluid ounces or 2 cups (473.18 mL).
- US Dry Pint: Used for dry agricultural products like blueberries, cherry tomatoes, or strawberries. It is slightly larger, equaling approximately 2.33 cups (550.61 mL) of dry volume.
- Imperial Pint (UK): Used commonly in British pubs and recipes. It contains 20 Imperial fluid ounces, equivalent to approximately 2.40 cups (568.26 mL) of US volume.
Ice Cream Pints and Beer Pints
In retail and food services, a pint has standard size connotations:
A standard "pint" of gourmet ice cream (like Ben & Jerry's or Häagen-Dazs) contains exactly 16 fluid ounces, which translates to 2 cups of ice cream.
In American pubs, a draft beer served as a "pint" is historically 16 fluid ounces, though some establishments use 14-ounce shaker glasses. In the UK, a pint of beer is legally required to be served in a stamped Imperial pint glass containing 20 Imperial ounces (568 mL).
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