Convert Cup to Pint

One cup equals 0.5 pt. This converter allows you to easily convert between Cup and Pint in real time.

Formula

cup × 0.5 = pt

Example: 1 cup = 0.5 pt

What is Cup?

The cup is a unit of volume used primarily in American cooking, defined as exactly 0.2365882365 liters, or half a US pint. Nearly all American recipes measure both liquid and dry ingredients in cups. One cup equals 8 US fluid ounces or approximately 236.6 milliliters. It is important to note that cup sizes vary by country: the Japanese cup is 200 mL, the Australian cup is 250 mL, and the Canadian metric cup is also 250 mL.

What is Pint?

The pint is a unit of volume in the US customary system, equal to half a quart or exactly 0.473176473 liters. In the United States, fresh berries and small produce are sold in pint containers, and a "pint" of beer is a standard serving size in bars. In the United Kingdom, the imperial pint (approximately 568 mL) is larger than the US pint and is the traditional measure for draught beer in pubs. The word "pint" comes from the Old French "pinte."