A US pint is defined as exactly 2 US cups — a simple, fixed kitchen-measurement conversion.
How it works
Multiplying pints by 2 gives cups; dividing cups by 2 gives pints back. Type into either field and the other updates instantly.
What this does not include
This does not include the UK/imperial pint, a different (larger) size than the US pint used here.
How to use this calculator
- Enter a value in either pints or cups — the other field fills in automatically.
Frequently asked questions
How many pints are in a quart?
Exactly 2 — the same clean fraction relationship a pint has to a cup, just one step up in the US customary volume system.
Where is this conversion most commonly needed?
Recipe scaling and reading beverage or ice cream container sizes at the grocery store.
Is a US pint the same as a UK pint?
No — a UK/imperial pint is larger (about 568 mL) than the US pint (about 473 mL) used in this calculator.
