What is the volume of one UK pint in milliliters?

One UK pint, also known as the imperial pint, equals exactly 568.26125 milliliters.

How many US cups are there in one UK pint?

One UK pint is equal to approximately 2.401899851 US customary cups.

Why is it important to distinguish between UK pint and US cup in recipes?

Because the UK pint is larger than the US cup, accurate conversions are essential to ensure correct ingredient volumes and avoid errors in cooking or beverage serving.

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

Learn how to convert volumes from the UK pint (imperial pint) to the US customary cup using our online volume unit converter. Understand their differences and common uses.

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter allows users to convert volume measurements from the UK pint (imperial pint) to the US customary cup. It is useful for adapting recipes, measuring ingredient quantities, and comparing volumes between UK and US culinary and retail contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in pint (UK) units that you want to convert
Select the 'pint (UK) [pt (UK)]' as your input unit
Choose 'cup (US)' as your target output unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent volume in US cups
Use the result to adapt recipes, serving sizes, or ingredient portions accordingly

Key Features

Converts UK pint (imperial) volume to US customary cup values
Uses the exact volume definitions of 568.26125 mL for UK pint and 236.5882365 mL for US cup
Ideal for cooking, baking, beverage serving, and food retail conversions
Browser-based and easy to use
Helps adapt recipes and ingredient volumes between UK and US measurements

Examples

1 pint (UK) [pt (UK)] is equal to approximately 2.40 cup (US)
3 pint (UK) [pt (UK)] converts to about 7.21 cup (US)

Common Use Cases

Serving draught beer or cider in UK pubs where the imperial pint is standard
Measuring milk or dairy in retail and household contexts using UK volumes
Adapting recipes and food-service volumes between UK imperial units and US customary units
Converting volumes for baking and cooking where US cup measurements are used
Comparing volumes in food manufacturing, hospitality, and nutrition labeling across UK and US standards

Tips & Best Practices

Always confirm whether the recipe or source uses UK or US volume units before converting
Be aware of subtle differences between US customary and legal cups when precise measurements are needed
Use the converter as a guide but consider ingredient density when converting volume to mass
Double-check conversions when adjusting beverage serving sizes or retail quantities
Apply this tool for international recipe adaptations to ensure proper ingredient amounts

Limitations

The UK pint and US cup sizes differ, so confusion can lead to measurement errors
US cups vary slightly between the customary (236.588 mL) and legal cup (240 mL) definitions, affecting precision
Volume conversions do not directly translate to mass without accounting for ingredient density
Using incorrect unit interpretations can cause inaccuracies in recipes or nutritional calculations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the volume of one UK pint in milliliters?: One UK pint, also known as the imperial pint, equals exactly 568.26125 milliliters.
How many US cups are there in one UK pint?: One UK pint is equal to approximately 2.401899851 US customary cups.
Why is it important to distinguish between UK pint and US cup in recipes?: Because the UK pint is larger than the US cup, accurate conversions are essential to ensure correct ingredient volumes and avoid errors in cooking or beverage serving.

Key Terminology

Pint (UK) [pt (UK)]: An imperial volume unit equal to 1/8 of an imperial gallon, exactly 568.26125 milliliters, used primarily in UK and some Commonwealth contexts.
Cup (US): A US customary volume unit equal to 8 US fluid ounces or exactly 236.5882365 milliliters, commonly used in culinary measurements.
Imperial gallon: A unit of volume used in the UK, where a pint is 1/8 of an imperial gallon.

Quick Knowledge Check

What volume does one UK pint represent?

Exactly 568.26125 milliliters

Exactly 236.5882365 milliliters

Exactly 240 milliliters

How many US cups are in one UK pint?

About 1.1 cups

About 2.4 cups

About 3.8 cups

What is a common use for converting UK pints to US cups?

Measuring distance

Adapting recipes and ingredient volumes

Converting mass to volume

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