🥛 Cups → Pints Converter
Switch between common kitchen volumes instantly.
Helpful when scaling recipes or drinks that list ingredients in mixed U.S. units.
6 cups equals
3 pt
Quarts: 1.5 qt
Gallons: 0.375 gal
How to Use This Calculator
Enter cups
Provide the number of cups from your recipe or mix.
Check pints
The converter divides by 2 because 2 cups make 1 pint.
Consult larger units
Quarts and gallons show how the batch scales to bigger containers.
Formula
Pints = Cups ÷ 2
Quarts = Cups ÷ 4
Gallons = Cups ÷ 16
Use the formula breakdown to confirm the calculation logic or perform the conversion manually if needed.
Full Description
Converting cups to pints is a frequent task when doubling recipes or adjusting serving sizes. This tool eliminates mental math and keeps your measurements consistent.
It uses U.S. customary volumes; adjust inputs if you’re working with imperial or metric cups.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this handle fractional cups?
Yes. Enter decimals (such as 1.5 cups) and the converter provides exact equivalents.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Multiply pints by 2 to return to cups, or rely on the volume converter for multi-directional conversions.
Are dry and liquid cups the same?
This converter assumes liquid U.S. cups. Dry measurements vary by ingredient density.
What about metric units?
Multiply cups by 236.588 for milliliters, or use the cups to gallons converter to view liters.