Is the UK cup an official measurement unit?

No, the UK cup is an informal culinary volume used in British recipes and is not a standardized Imperial or SI unit.

What is one US pint equivalent to in milliliters?

One US pint is exactly 473.176473 milliliters.

Why might conversions from UK cup to US pint be imprecise?

Because the UK cup value can vary and is not standardized, conversions are approximate and intended for informal use.

How to Convert from Cup (UK) to Pint (US) [pt (US)]

Convert volume measurements easily from cup (UK) to pint (US) using this online converter tool, ideal for culinary and recipe adaptations.

Cup (UK)

Pint (US) [pt (US)]

Please check your input. It must be a valid numeric value.

Cup (UK) to Pint (US) [pt (US)] Conversion Table

Cup (UK)	Pint (US) [pt (US)]

Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables

Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.

Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

Cup (UK) to Pint (US) [pt (US)] Conversion Table
Cup (UK)	Pint (US) [pt (US)]

Explore More Volume Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms volume measurements from the UK cup to the US pint (pt US). It helps adapt British recipe volumes to US customary liquid measures, commonly used in cooking, baking, and beverage serving.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in cup (UK) units.
Select cup (UK) as the source unit and pint (US) as the target unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent pint (US) amount.
Use the results to adjust recipes or ingredient measurements accordingly.

Key Features

Converts UK culinary volume measure (cup) to US liquid pint (pt US)
Based on the conversion rate 1 cup (UK) = 0.6004749628 pint (US)
Supports common culinary and retail volume adaptations
Browser-based and easy to use for quick conversions
Facilitates ingredient portioning between UK and US recipes

Examples

1 cup (UK) equals approximately 0.6004749628 pint (US).
5 cups (UK) convert to roughly 3.002374814 pints (US).

Common Use Cases

Adapting UK recipes to US measurements for cooking and baking.
Converting informal recipe volumes between cups and US liquid pints.
Measuring beverage servings such as US pints of beer or milk.
Assisting food packaging labeling in US customary units.

Tips & Best Practices

Use this tool primarily for culinary and informal volume conversions.
Be aware that the UK cup is not standardized and values may vary.
Double-check measurements when precise volume is essential.
Combine this conversion with metric equivalents when necessary.

Limitations

The UK cup lacks a strict standard, so conversions are approximate.
Not suitable for precise scientific or laboratory uses.
Volume differences may affect recipe outcomes if exact accuracy is critical.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the UK cup an official measurement unit?: No, the UK cup is an informal culinary volume used in British recipes and is not a standardized Imperial or SI unit.
What is one US pint equivalent to in milliliters?: One US pint is exactly 473.176473 milliliters.
Why might conversions from UK cup to US pint be imprecise?: Because the UK cup value can vary and is not standardized, conversions are approximate and intended for informal use.

Key Terminology

Cup (UK): An informal British culinary volume measure generally equal to 250 millilitres, not officially standardized.
Pint (US): A US customary liquid volume unit equal to 1/8 of a US gallon or exactly 473.176473 milliliters.
Conversion Rate: The factor used to transform measurements from one unit to another; here, 1 cup (UK) equals about 0.6004749628 pint (US).

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the main use of converting from cup (UK) to pint (US)?

For industrial chemical measurements

To adapt British recipes to US customary volumes

To measure dry goods in the US

What is the approximate conversion rate from 1 cup (UK) to pint (US)?

1.67 pints (US)

0.6004749628 pints (US)

2 pints (US)

Which statement about the UK cup is correct?

It is a fixed and official Imperial volume.

It is an informal culinary measure without strict standardization.

It equals exactly 16 US fluid ounces.

Share Us

Similar Calculators

Online Current Units Converter Online Surface Tension Units Converter Online Volume Charge Density Units Converter Online Prefixes Units Converter Online Illumination Units Converter