Mass per volume density.
Pounds per Pint to Ounces per Cup Converter — lb/pt to oz/cup
Convert Pound per Pint (lb/pt) to Ounce per Cup (oz/cup) using the exact conversion factor (1 pound per pint = 8 ounce per cup). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Pounds per Pint to Ounces per Cup converter
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Convert thousands of mass-per-volume density combinations for science, engineering, agriculture, and fluids.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 958.6114185 / 119.8264273.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Pounds per Pint to Ounces per Cup
Pound per Pint and Ounce per Cup both measure density — mass per unit volume — a property used to identify materials, check manufacturing quality, and predict whether something floats or sinks. As a fixed reference point, water has a density of exactly 1000 kg/m³ (1 g/cm³, 1 g/mL) at its temperature of maximum density, which is why many density figures in science and engineering are quoted relative to water. Both are mass per volume density units.
Formula
ounces per cup = pounds per pint × 8
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 pound per pint equals 958.611418535 base units, and 1 ounce per cup equals 119.826427317 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct pound per pint-to-ounce per cup factor of 8.
Simple example
1 lb/pt × 8 = 8 oz/cup
1 pound per pint = 8 ounces per cup.
Real-world example
1,000 lb/pt × 8 = 8,000 oz/cup
1,000 pounds per pint = 8,000 ounces per cup.
Conversion table
| Pound per Pint (lb/pt) | Ounce per Cup (oz/cup) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lb/pt | 0.8 oz/cup |
| 1 lb/pt | 8 oz/cup |
| 10 lb/pt | 80 oz/cup |
| 100 lb/pt | 800 oz/cup |
| 1,000 lb/pt | 8,000 oz/cup |
| 10,000 lb/pt | 80,000 oz/cup |
Reverse conversion: Ounce per Cup to Pound per Pint
8 oz/cup × 0.125 = 1 lb/pt
8 ounces per cup = 1 pound per pint.
pounds per pint = ounces per cup × 0.125
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Ounce per Cup to Pound per Pint.
Understanding the Pound per Pint (lb/pt)
Mass per volume density.
Understanding the Ounce per Cup (oz/cup)
Mass per volume density.
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Frequently asked questions
How many ounces per cup are in 1 pound per pint?
1 pound per pint equals 8 ounces per cup, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert pound per pint to ounce per cup?
Multiply the pound per pint value by 8. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert ounce per cup back to pound per pint?
Use the reverse factor: 1 ounce per cup equals 0.125 pounds per pint. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a pound per pint?
Pound per Pint (lb/pt) is a unit of density.
What is a ounce per cup?
Ounce per Cup (oz/cup) is a unit of density.
Is the pound per pint to ounce per cup conversion exact?
Yes. Both pound per pint and ounce per cup are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 8 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What's the difference between density and mass concentration?
Density is the mass of a pure substance or material per unit volume. Mass concentration is the mass of one component — like a dissolved solute — within a mixture's total volume. The two use the same kind of units but describe different physical situations.