Cup (US) to Pint (US) Converter
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How to Convert Cup (US) to Pint (US)
To mL: multiply by 236.588. To liters: multiply by 0.236588. To UK cups: multiply by 0.832674.
1 US cup = 8 US fl oz = 16 US tbsp = 48 US tsp = 1/2 US pint ≈ 236.588 mL.
For example, 1 Cup (US) (cup (US)) = 0.5 Pint (US) (pt (US)).
Cup (US) to Pint (US) — Common Values
| Cup (US) (cup (US)) | Pint (US) (pt (US)) |
|---|---|
| 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 (US) (cup (US))
Definition
The US cup is a unit of culinary volume equal to 8 US fluid ounces, or approximately 236.588 milliliters.
Mathematical Relationship
1 US cup = 8 US fl oz = 16 US tbsp = 48 US tsp = 1/2 US pint ≈ 236.588 mL.
Conversion Formula
To mL: multiply by 236.588. To liters: multiply by 0.236588. To UK cups: multiply by 0.832674.
Practical Applications
Measuring flour, sugar, milk, water, and other cooking ingredients. Standard in every American cookbok and food label.
Interesting Facts
The US cup, metric cup (250 mL), and Japanese cup (200 mL) are all different sizes — international recipes can be confusing!
Common Mistakes
Using a coffee mug as a 'cup' — mugs range from 200–350 mL. Always use a calibrated measuring cup for accuracy.
Educational Tips
Key conversions: 1 cup = 16 tbsp = 8 fl oz = 1/2 pint. For metric: 1 cup ≈ 240 mL (close enough for cooking).
About Pint (US) (pt (US))
Definition
The US liquid pint is a unit of volume equal to 16 US fluid ounces, or approximately 473.176 milliliters.
Mathematical Relationship
1 US pt = 2 US cups = 16 US fl oz = 1/2 US quart = 1/8 US gallon ≈ 473.176 mL.
Conversion Formula
To mL: multiply by 473.176. To liters: multiply by 0.473176. To UK pints: multiply by 0.832674.
Practical Applications
Beer servings, ice cream containers, fruit and berry packaging (pint of strawberries), and cream/milk sizes.
Interesting Facts
A US pint is 473 mL, but a UK pint is 568 mL. The expression 'a pint's a pound the world around' works only for US pints (16 fl oz of water ≈ 1.04 lb).
Common Mistakes
Assuming a US pint equals a UK pint — ordering 'a pint' of beer in London gets you 20% more than in New York!
Educational Tips
2 cups = 1 pint, 2 pints = 1 quart, 4 quarts = 1 gallon. This is the US liquid volume chain.