US Cup to US Pint Conversion Chart
| US Cup (cup) | US Pint (pint) | Reference Benchmark | Formula Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 0.50721 pint | Exact One-US-Legal-Cup FDA Nutrition Facts Measure | 1 × 0.50721 = 0.50721 pt-us |
| 2 cup | 1.014421 pint | Two-Cup One-Pint Glass Liquid Measuring Pitcher | 2 × 0.50721 = 1.014421 pt-us |
| 3 cup | 1.521631 pint | Three-Cup Household Electric Rice Cooker Pot | 3 × 0.50721 = 1.521631 pt-us |
| 4 cup | 2.028841 pint | Four-Cup One-Quart High-Precision Kitchen Pitcher | 4 × 0.50721 = 2.028841 pt-us |
| 5 cup | 2.536052 pint | Five-Cup Small Countertop Drip Coffee Maker Carafe | 5 × 0.50721 = 2.536052 pt-us |
| 6 cup | 3.043262 pint | Six-Cup Heritage Bundt Cake Batter Formulation | 6 × 0.50721 = 3.043262 pt-us |
| 8 cup | 4.057683 pint | Eight-Cup Two-Quart Ceramic Casserole Saucepan | 8 × 0.50721 = 4.057683 pt-us |
| 10 cup | 5.072103 pint | Ten-Cup Electric Thermal Coffee Machine Pot | 10 × 0.50721 = 5.072103 pt-us |
| 12 cup | 6.086524 pint | Twelve-Cup Countertop Food Processor Work Bowl | 12 × 0.50721 = 6.086524 pt-us |
| 16 cup | 8.115365 pint | One-Gallon Sixteen-Cup Commercial Mixing Bucket | 16 × 0.50721 = 8.115365 pt-us |
| 20 cup | 10.144207 pint | Twenty-Cup Large Catering Stainless Steel Urn | 20 × 0.50721 = 10.144207 pt-us |
| 24 cup | 12.173048 pint | Twenty-Four-Cup Domestic Party Punch Bowl | 24 × 0.50721 = 12.173048 pt-us |
| 30 cup | 15.21631 pint | Thirty-Cup Institutional Coffee Service Urn Tank | 30 × 0.50721 = 15.21631 pt-us |
| 40 cup | 20.288414 pint | Forty-Cup Commercial Coffee Urn Banquet Machine | 40 × 0.50721 = 20.288414 pt-us |
| 50 cup | 25.360517 pint | Fifty-Cup Commercial Catering Soup Kettle | 50 × 0.50721 = 25.360517 pt-us |
US Cup to US Pint Formula & Unit Definitions
One US legal cup equals approximately 0.50721 US liquid pints (240 / 473.176473). To convert US cups to US pints, multiply by 0.50721 (or divide by 1.97157). Conversely, to convert US pints to US cups, multiply by 1.97157.
Quick Estimation: Two cups is roughly one pint. Divide cups by 2 to get a fast mental estimate.
US Legal Cup Scale (cup)
FDA Statutory Nutritional Unit- Creator & Origin: Codified by the US FDA for standardized nutritional serving sizes.
- Standard Definition: Statutorily defined as exactly 240 cubic centimeters (240 mL).
- Everyday Focus: Baking ingredients, nutritional facts panels, and milk servings.
US Liquid Pint Scale (pt)
US Statutory Liquid Unit- Creator & Origin: Derived from traditional English tavern measures for beer and cider.
- Standard Definition: Standardized by NIST as exactly 28.875 cubic inches (473.176473 mL).
- Everyday Focus: Dairy cream cartons, craft beer draft glasses, and soup bowls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.How many US pints are in one US legal cup?
There is approximately 0.50721 US liquid pint in one US legal cup (1 cup ≈ 0.507 pt).
Q.What is the formula to convert US cups to US pints?
The formula is: US Pints = US Cups × 0.50721 (or divided by 1.97157). For example, 4 cups × 0.50721 ≈ 2.029 pt.
Q.How do I reverse this calculation from US pints to US cups?
To convert US pints back to US cups, multiply by 1.97157. You can also use our US Pint to US Cup Converter.
Q.Does 2 cups equal 1 pint in cooking?
Yes, in general home cooking 2 cups is treated as 1 pint (the difference between legal and customary cups is only 1.4%).