What Is This Tool?
This volume converter transforms measurements from the metric cup, defined as exactly 250 millilitres, to the UK pint, an imperial unit equal to 568.26125 millilitres. It is designed to assist in converting culinary and packaging volumes between these two units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in metric cups.
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Select 'cup (metric)' as the source unit.
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Choose 'pint (UK) [pt (UK)]' as the target unit.
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Click convert to get the equivalent volume in UK pints.
Key Features
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Converts metric cups to UK pints quickly and accurately.
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Based on the exact volume definitions of cup (metric) and pint (UK).
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Supports culinary, packaging, and beverage service volume conversions.
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Browser-based and easy to use without installations.
Examples
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2 cups (metric) equals approximately 0.88 pint (UK).
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5 cups (metric) equals approximately 2.20 pint (UK).
Common Use Cases
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Converting ingredient volumes for metric-based recipes to imperial measures.
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Translating serving sizes on food packaging for UK or Commonwealth markets.
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Calculating volumes for dairy products and drink servings in UK households and pubs.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this tool when adjusting recipes between metric and imperial volume units.
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Consider rounding results for practical use since volumes may convert to fractional amounts.
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Avoid confusion by ensuring the correct UK pint unit is selected rather than US pints.
Limitations
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Conversion results may include fractional values requiring rounding in real-world use.
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This conversion is not valid for US pints, which differ in volume from UK pints.
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Differences in unit size mean this tool is specific to contexts where UK imperial measures are standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the metric cup volume defined as?
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A metric cup is defined as exactly 250 millilitres, which is one quarter of a litre.
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How much volume does a UK pint represent?
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A UK pint equals exactly 568.26125 millilitres, which is one eighth of an imperial gallon.
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Can I use this conversion for US pints?
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No, this conversion does not apply to US pints, as they have a smaller volume than UK pints.
Key Terminology
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Cup (metric)
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A volume unit of exactly 250 millilitres, used primarily in metric measurement contexts.
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Pint (UK) [pt (UK)]
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An imperial volume unit equal to 568.26125 millilitres, used in the UK and Commonwealth countries.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to translate one unit measure into another, here 1 cup (metric) equals approximately 0.4399 pint (UK).