Cups To Pints Converter
Convert liquid volume from US cups to US pints. A simple kitchen measurement conversion.
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Cups to Pints: A Common Volume Conversion
The Conversion Formula
The relationship between US cups and US liquid pints is straightforward.
1 US Pint = 2 US Cups
This leads to the following easy-to-remember formulas:
- Cups to Pints: Pints = Cups / 2
- Pints to Cups: Cups = Pints * 2
Common Conversions
Here is a quick reference table for easy conversion:
| US Cups | US Pints |
|---|---|
| 1 Cup | 0.5 Pints |
| 2 Cups | 1 Pint |
| 4 Cups | 2 Pints (1 Quart) |
| 8 Cups | 4 Pints (2 Quarts) |
| 16 Cups | 8 Pints (1 Gallon) |
Practical Applications
- Cooking: Many recipes call for measurements in both cups and pints. For example, a recipe might call for a pint of cream, which you now know is 2 cups.
- Beverages: A "pint" of beer in the US is typically 16 fluid ounces, which is equivalent to 2 cups.
- Gardening: Small pots or watering cans are sometimes measured in pints.
FAQ
Is a US pint the same as a UK (Imperial) pint?
No. A US liquid pint is 16 US fluid ounces. A UK Imperial pint is 20 Imperial fluid ounces. Since the UK fluid ounce is also slightly smaller than the US fluid ounce, a UK pint is about 20% larger than a US pint.
How many cups are in a quart?
There are 2 pints in a quart, and 2 cups in a pint. Therefore, there are 2 * 2 = 4 cups in a quart.
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