What is the volume of a UK pint in millilitres?

A UK pint is exactly 568.26125 millilitres, defined as 1/8 of an imperial gallon.

How many metric cups equal one UK pint?

One UK pint equals approximately 2.273045 metric cups.

Can I use this conversion for US pints?

No, the US pint is smaller than the UK pint, so this conversion does not apply to US pints.

Why use metric cups instead of other cup sizes?

The metric cup is standardized at exactly 250 millilitres, making it helpful for consistent cooking and nutritional measurements.

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

Convert volume measurements from the UK pint to the metric cup with ease using our reliable unit converter. Ideal for recipes, food service, and retail where imperial and metric systems meet.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool helps you convert volume values from the UK pint, an imperial unit, to the metric cup, a standardized culinary measure. It is designed to assist in contexts that require switching between imperial and metric volumes.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume amount in UK pints you wish to convert
Select 'pint (UK) [pt (UK)]' as the input unit
Choose 'cup (metric)' as the output unit
Initiate the conversion to get the result in metric cups
Use the result for recipe adjustments, food packaging, or serving sizes

Key Features

Converts UK pints (pt UK) to metric cups accurately
Browser-based and easy to use for quick volume conversions
Supports use cases in cooking, food service, and retail
Based on exact definitions: 1 UK pint = 568.26125 mL; 1 metric cup = 250 mL
Provides example conversions for practical understanding

Examples

2 pints (UK) converts to approximately 4.54609 cups (metric)
0.5 pint (UK) converts to approximately 1.1365225 cups (metric)

Common Use Cases

Measuring draught beer or cider servings in UK pubs
Translating dairy product volumes for retail or household delivery
Adjusting recipe ingredient volumes between imperial and metric systems
Food service volume specifications using metric labels
Cooking at home using metric measuring cups

Tips & Best Practices

Verify you are using the UK pint unit, not the smaller US pint
Use standardized 250 mL metric cups for consistent results
Consider measuring tool accuracy when interpreting results
Be cautious when applying conversions in international recipes
Double-check volume measures in food packaging and labeling

Limitations

The UK pint differs from the US pint, so confusion is possible if units are mixed
Metric cup size may vary by country, e.g., Australian cup differs
Conversion depends on precise measurement tools and rounding can affect accuracy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the volume of a UK pint in millilitres?: A UK pint is exactly 568.26125 millilitres, defined as 1/8 of an imperial gallon.
How many metric cups equal one UK pint?: One UK pint equals approximately 2.273045 metric cups.
Can I use this conversion for US pints?: No, the US pint is smaller than the UK pint, so this conversion does not apply to US pints.
Why use metric cups instead of other cup sizes?: The metric cup is standardized at exactly 250 millilitres, making it helpful for consistent cooking and nutritional measurements.

Key Terminology

Pint (UK) [pt (UK)]: An imperial unit of volume equal to exactly 568.26125 millilitres, used primarily in the UK and some Commonwealth countries.
Cup (metric): A non-SI metric unit of volume defined as exactly 250 millilitres, commonly used in cooking and food labeling.
Imperial gallon: The larger imperial volume measurement, of which the UK pint is 1/8.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the exact volume of 1 UK pint in millilitres?

500 mL

568.26125 mL

600 mL

How many metric cups are in one UK pint?

2.273045 cups

1.5 cups

3 cups

Which unit is smaller than the UK pint?

US pint

Metric cup

Imperial gallon

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