Pint (UK) to Cup (US) Converter
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How to Convert Pint (UK) to Cup (US)
To mL: multiply by 568.261. To US pints: multiply by 1.201. To liters: multiply by 0.568261.
1 UK pt = 20 UK fl oz = 2 UK cups = 1/2 UK quart = 1/8 UK gallon ≈ 568.261 mL.
For example, 1 Pint (UK) (pt (UK)) = 2.401899851 Cup (US) (cup (US)).
Pint (UK) to Cup (US) — Common Values
| Pint (UK) (pt (UK)) | Cup (US) (cup (US)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.2401899851 |
| 0.5 | 1.200949926 |
| 1 | 2.401899851 |
| 2 | 4.803799702 |
| 5 | 12.00949926 |
| 10 | 24.01899851 |
| 25 | 60.04749628 |
| 50 | 120.0949926 |
| 100 | 240.1899851 |
| 500 | 1200.949926 |
| 1000 | 2401.899851 |
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.
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).