Pints to Cups Converter

Convert US pints to cups. One US pint equals 2 cups.

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Cups

6.0 cups

Fluid Ounces48.0 fl oz
Milliliters1,420 mL
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How to Convert Pints to Cups

Formula

Cups = Pints x 2

One US pint contains exactly 2 US cups, or 16 fluid ounces.

Volume Hierarchy

  • 1 gallon = 4 quarts = 8 pints = 16 cups
  • 1 quart = 2 pints = 4 cups
  • 1 pint = 2 cups

    • Example Calculation

    A recipe needs 3 pints of cream. How many cups is that?

    1. 01Use the conversion: 1 pint = 2 cups.
    2. 02Multiply: 3 x 2 = 6 cups.
    3. 033 pints of cream equals 6 cups.

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