Convert US pints to US cups

1 US pint = 2 US cups · cup = pt × 2

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1 US pint = 2 US cups

When you need this conversion

This conversion goes from US pints, used for beverages and ice cream in the US, to US cups, the volume-based measure central to American recipes. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.

US pints to US cups conversion table

Conversion table from US pints to US cups
US pints (pt)US cups (cup)
1 pt2 cup
2 pt4 cup
3 pt6 cup
5 pt10 cup
10 pt20 cup
15 pt30 cup
20 pt40 cup
25 pt50 cup
50 pt100 cup
75 pt150 cup
100 pt200 cup
250 pt500 cup
500 pt1,000 cup
1,000 pt2,000 cup

The formula

cup = pt × 2

Because both units measure volume, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.

Convert the other way

US cups to US pints

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Frequently asked questions

How many US cups are in a US pint?
There are 2 US cups in 1 US pint. The formula is cup = pt × 2.
How do you convert US pints to US cups?
Use the formula cup = pt × 2. For example, 10 US pints equals 20 US cups.
Is the US pints to US cups conversion exact?
Yes. US pints and US cups are both units of volume, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
What is pt short for?
pt is the standard symbol for US pint. cup is the symbol for US cup.