An imperial pint is one eighth of an imperial gallon.
Imperial pints to Metric cups Converter — imp pt to metric cup
Convert Imperial pint (imp pt) to Metric cup (metric cup) using the exact conversion factor (1 imperial pint = 2.273045 metric cup). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, history, and common uses.
Imperial pints to Metric cups converter
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Convert metric, US customary, imperial, cooking, dry, and industrial volume units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A metric cup is 250 milliliters.
Result = input x 0.00056826125 / 0.00025.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Imperial pints to Metric cups
Imperial pint and Metric cup appear side by side at fuel pumps and on beverage labels, since the US measures liquids in gallons while most of the world uses liters. Imperial pint is typically associated with united Kingdom, Ireland (beer and cider serving is legally defined in imperial pints), while Metric cup is typically associated with australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada (recipes and cooking measurement).
Formula
metric cups = imperial pints × 2.273045
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 imperial pint equals 0.00056826125 base units, and 1 metric cup equals 0.00025 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct imperial pint-to-metric cup factor of 2.273045.
Simple example
1 imp pt × 2.273045 = 2.273045 metric cup
1 imperial pint = 2.273045 metric cups.
Real-world example
10 imp pt × 2.273045 = 22.73045 metric cup
10 imperial pints = 22.73045 metric cups.
Conversion table
| Imperial pint (imp pt) | Metric cup (metric cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 imp pt | 2.273045 metric cup |
| 5 imp pt | 11.365225 metric cup |
| 10 imp pt | 22.73045 metric cup |
| 25 imp pt | 56.826125 metric cup |
| 50 imp pt | 113.65225 metric cup |
| 100 imp pt | 227.3045 metric cup |
Reverse conversion: Metric cup to Imperial pint
2.273045 metric cup × 0.4399384966 = 1 imp pt
2.273045 metric cups = 1 imperial pints.
imperial pints = metric cups × 0.439938496598
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Metric cup to Imperial pint.
Imperial pint vs. Metric cup
| Aspect | Imperial pint | Metric cup |
|---|---|---|
| Family | UK/imperial customary unit | Non-SI unit (culinary, metric countries) |
| Typical use | UK and Irish pub beer/cider serving (a legally protected serving size) | Recipe and cooking measurement in metric-using English-speaking countries |
| Where it's used | United Kingdom, Ireland (beer and cider serving is legally defined in imperial pints) | Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada (recipes and cooking measurement) |
Understanding the Imperial pint
Imperial pint (imp pt) measures volume. The imperial pint is one-eighth of an imperial gallon: exactly 0.56826125 liters — notably the standard UK beer serving size. It is classified as a UK/imperial customary unit.
Where it's used: United Kingdom, Ireland (beer and cider serving is legally defined in imperial pints)
Imperial pint vs. US pint. The imperial pint (568 mL) is about 20% larger than the US pint (473 mL) — a British 'pint of beer' is meaningfully more beer than an American one.
Uses of the Imperial pint today
- UK and Irish pub beer/cider serving (a legally protected serving size)
- UK milk delivery (historically and in some contexts still)
History of the Imperial pint
The imperial pint follows from Britain's 1824 imperial gallon; it remains legally protected as the mandatory serving measure for draught beer and cider in UK and Irish pubs, one of the few contexts where imperial units remain legally mandated in the UK's otherwise largely metric system.
Historical origin. Imperial 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.
Imperial pint — sources
- UK Weights and Measures Act 1985 — Maintains the imperial pint as the legal draught beer/cider serving measure.
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 imperial pint?
1 imperial pint equals 2.273045 metric cups, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert imperial pint to metric cup?
Multiply the imperial pint value by 2.273045. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert metric cup back to imperial pint?
Use the reverse factor: 1 metric cup equals 0.4399384966 imperial pints. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a imperial pint?
Imperial pint (imp pt) measures volume. The imperial pint is one-eighth of an imperial gallon: exactly 0.56826125 liters — notably the standard UK beer serving size. It is classified as a UK/imperial 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 imperial 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 imperial pint vs. us pint?
The imperial pint (568 mL) is about 20% larger than the US pint (473 mL) — a British 'pint of beer' is meaningfully more beer than an American one.
Where is the imperial pint still used today?
United Kingdom, Ireland (beer and cider serving is legally defined in imperial pints)