What is a US liquid pint?

A US liquid pint is a customary volume equal to 1/8 of a US gallon, 16 US fluid ounces, or exactly 473.176473 milliliters.

How many metric cups are in one US pint?

One US pint equals approximately 1.8927 metric cups.

Can I use this conversion for dry ingredients?

No, this conversion applies only to liquid volumes; dry units like the US dry pint have different values.

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

Easily convert volumes between US liquid pints and metric cups using our straightforward online converter. Perfect for culinary measurements, packaging standards, and nutritional info conversion.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts liquid volume measurements from the US customary pint to the metric cup, enabling accurate adaptations for cooking, packaging, and nutritional labeling between two volume systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in pint (US) [pt (US)].
Select pint (US) as the input unit and cup (metric) as the output unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in metric cups.
Use the results to adapt recipes, packaging, or nutritional information accordingly.

Key Features

Converts US liquid pints to metric cups accurately based on defined volume standards.
Browser-based and easy-to-use interface for quick volume conversions.
Supports culinary, nutritional, and retail packaging volume needs.
Handles conversions involving the US liquid pint, distinct from the US dry pint.
Ideal for recipes and product labeling requiring metric volume units.

Examples

1 pint (US) equals about 1.89 metric cups.
2 pints (US) convert to approximately 3.79 metric cups.

Common Use Cases

Converting beverage volumes such as a pint of beer for international recipes.
Adjusting milk or cream volumes in US recipes for metric cooking standards.
Translating liquid quantities for food packaging and nutritional labels.
Ensuring volume measurements comply with metric standards in culinary and retail settings.

Tips & Best Practices

Always convert US pints to metric cups rather than substituting directly to avoid measurement errors.
Remember that US pint and metric cup volumes differ significantly, so use precise conversions.
Use this tool exclusively for liquid volume measurements, as dry units differ.
Check metric measurements for cooking and packaging to maintain recipe consistency and product compliance.

Limitations

Direct substitution between US pint and metric cup without conversion can cause inaccurate volumes.
The US pint is approximately 473.176 mL, whereas the metric cup is exactly 250 mL.
Conversion is applicable only to liquid volumes; dry measurements require separate consideration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a US liquid pint?: A US liquid pint is a customary volume equal to 1/8 of a US gallon, 16 US fluid ounces, or exactly 473.176473 milliliters.
How many metric cups are in one US pint?: One US pint equals approximately 1.8927 metric cups.
Can I use this conversion for dry ingredients?: No, this conversion applies only to liquid volumes; dry units like the US dry pint have different values.

Key Terminology

Pint (US) [pt (US)]: A US customary liquid volume unit equal to 1/8 of a US gallon or 473.176473 milliliters, used mainly for liquids like beverages.
Cup (metric): A non-SI metric volume unit exactly equal to 250 milliliters, commonly used in cooking and nutritional measurements.
Conversion Rate: The multiplier used to convert 1 pint (US) to metric cups is approximately 1.8927.

Quick Knowledge Check

What volume in milliliters does 1 US pint equal?

Exactly 250 mL

Approximately 473.176 mL

Exactly 500 mL

How many metric cups correspond to 1 US pint?

1.5 metric cups

About 1.89 metric cups

2.5 metric cups

Is the US pint the same as the dry pint?

Yes, they are identical

No, they have different volumes

They are the same for liquid only

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