A US liquid pint is one eighth of a US gallon.
Pints to Metric cups Converter — pt to metric cup
Convert Pint (pt) to Metric cup (metric cup) using the exact conversion factor (1 pint = 1.892705892 metric cup). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, history, and common uses.
Pints to Metric cups converter
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Convert cooking volume and mass units used in recipes and nutrition workflows.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A metric cup is 250 milliliters.
Result = input x 0.000473176473 / 0.00025.
Volume units are compatible.
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About Converting Pints to Metric cups
Pint and Metric cup both show up in recipes, and converting between them matters whenever a recipe from one country's cookbook needs to be followed with another country's measuring tools. Pint is typically associated with united States (beer serving, cooking, dairy), while Metric cup is typically associated with australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada (recipes and cooking measurement).
Formula
metric cups = pints × 1.892705892
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 pint equals 0.000473176473 base units, and 1 metric cup equals 0.00025 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct pint-to-metric cup factor of 1.892705892.
Simple example
1 pt × 1.892705892 = 1.892705892 metric cup
1 pint = 1.892705892 metric cups.
Real-world example
2 pt × 1.892705892 = 3.785411784 metric cup
2 pints = 3.785411784 metric cups.
Conversion table
| Pint (pt) | Metric cup (metric cup) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 pt | 0.473176473 metric cup |
| 0.5 pt | 0.946352946 metric cup |
| 1 pt | 1.892705892 metric cup |
| 2 pt | 3.785411784 metric cup |
| 4 pt | 7.570823568 metric cup |
| 8 pt | 15.14164714 metric cup |
Reverse conversion: Metric cup to Pint
1.892705892 metric cup × 0.5283441047 = 1 pt
1.892705892 metric cups = 1 pint.
pints = metric cups × 0.528344104716
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Metric cup to Pint.
Pint vs. Metric cup
| Aspect | Pint | Metric cup |
|---|---|---|
| Family | US customary unit | Non-SI unit (culinary, metric countries) |
| Typical use | US beer and beverage serving sizes | Recipe and cooking measurement in metric-using English-speaking countries |
| Where it's used | United States (beer serving, cooking, dairy) | Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada (recipes and cooking measurement) |
Understanding the Pint
Pint (pt) measures volume. The US liquid pint is one-eighth of a US gallon: exactly 0.473176473 liters. It is classified as a US customary unit.
Where it's used: United States (beer serving, cooking, dairy)
Uses of the Pint today
- US beer and beverage serving sizes
- US recipe measurement
- US dairy packaging (pint containers)
History of the Pint
The pint follows the same English wine-gallon lineage as the US gallon and quart, retained by the US after Britain's 1824 switch to a different imperial gallon standard.
Historical origin. Pint was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Understanding the Metric cup
Metric cup (metric cup) measures volume. The metric cup used in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Canada is defined as exactly 250 milliliters. It is classified as a Non-SI unit (culinary, metric countries).
Where it's used: Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada (recipes and cooking measurement)
Metric cup vs. US cup. The metric cup (250 mL) is about 4% larger than the US cooking cup (240 mL) — small for most recipes, but worth checking when following a recipe from a different country.
Uses of the Metric cup today
- Recipe and cooking measurement in metric-using English-speaking countries
- Baking and portion measurement
History of the Metric cup
As Commonwealth countries metricated through the 20th century, cookbook publishers and standards bodies adopted a round 250 mL 'metric cup' so recipes could use a convenient, easily-scaled volume rather than the US's 240 mL or older imperial teacup conventions.
Historical origin. Metric cup was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Pint — sources
- NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C — General tables of units including the US pint definition.
Metric cup — sources
- National Measurement Institute (Australia) — Kitchen measures — Documents the 250 mL metric cup standard.
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Frequently asked questions
How many metric cups are in 1 pint?
1 pint equals 1.892705892 metric cups, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert pint to metric cup?
Multiply the pint value by 1.892705892. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert metric cup back to pint?
Use the reverse factor: 1 metric cup equals 0.5283441047 pints. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a pint?
Pint (pt) measures volume. The US liquid pint is one-eighth of a US gallon: exactly 0.473176473 liters. It is classified as a US customary unit.
What is a metric cup?
Metric cup (metric cup) measures volume. The metric cup used in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Canada is defined as exactly 250 milliliters. It is classified as a Non-SI unit (culinary, metric countries).
Is the pint to metric cup conversion exact?
Yes. The metric cup used in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Canada is defined as exactly 250 milliliters. That fixed definition is what the converter above uses, so any rounding you see is a display choice, not a limitation of the math.
What is the difference between metric cup vs. us cup?
The metric cup (250 mL) is about 4% larger than the US cooking cup (240 mL) — small for most recipes, but worth checking when following a recipe from a different country.
Where is the pint still used today?
United States (beer serving, cooking, dairy)