Cup (UK) to Pint (UK) Converter
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How to Convert Cup (UK) to Pint (UK)
To mL: multiply by 284.131. To US cups: multiply by 1.201. To liters: multiply by 0.284131.
1 UK cup = 10 UK fl oz = 1/2 UK pint = 284.131 mL ≈ 1.2 US cups.
For example, 1 Cup (UK) (cup (UK)) = 0.5 Pint (UK) (pt (UK)).
Cup (UK) to Pint (UK) — Common Values
| Cup (UK) (cup (UK)) | Pint (UK) (pt (UK)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.05 |
| 0.5 | 0.25 |
| 1 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 5 | 2.5 |
| 10 | 5 |
| 25 | 12.5 |
| 50 | 25 |
| 100 | 50 |
| 500 | 250 |
| 1000 | 500 |
About Cup (UK) (cup (UK))
Definition
The UK (imperial) cup is a unit of volume equal to 10 UK fluid ounces, or approximately 284.131 milliliters.
Mathematical Relationship
1 UK cup = 10 UK fl oz = 1/2 UK pint = 284.131 mL ≈ 1.2 US cups.
Conversion Formula
To mL: multiply by 284.131. To US cups: multiply by 1.201. To liters: multiply by 0.284131.
Practical Applications
Older British cookbooks, some Commonwealth recipes (especially pre-metric era), and traditional baking.
Interesting Facts
The UK cup is 20% larger than the US cup. A recipe calling for 1 UK cup actually requires about 1.2 US cups.
Common Mistakes
Using a US cup measure for a UK recipe — the 20% difference can ruin baked goods. Check the recipe's origin.
Educational Tips
UK kitchens rarely use cups now — most British recipes specify grams and mL. If you see 'cups' in a UK recipe, it's 284 mL.
About Pint (UK) (pt (UK))
Definition
The UK (imperial) pint is a unit of volume equal to 20 UK fluid ounces, or approximately 568.261 milliliters.
Mathematical Relationship
1 UK pt = 20 UK fl oz = 2 UK cups = 1/2 UK quart = 1/8 UK gallon ≈ 568.261 mL.
Conversion Formula
To mL: multiply by 568.261. To US pints: multiply by 1.201. To liters: multiply by 0.568261.
Practical Applications
Ordering beer in a UK pub, buying milk in glass bottles, and traditional British recipes.
Interesting Facts
A UK pint of beer is 568 mL, while a US pint is only 473 mL — British beer drinkers get about 20% more per pint!
Common Mistakes
Serving a US pint in a UK context (or vice versa) results in very different volumes. Always specify US or UK.
Educational Tips
A UK pint is about 20 fl oz (UK), a US pint is 16 fl oz (US). The UK pint is nearly 20% larger overall.