How Many Pints in a Quart?
1 US liquid quart equals exactly 2 US pints (473 mL each). Note: UK pints are larger (568 mL).
Quick Answer
2 pints
US quart = US pints
Conversion Table
| US quart | US pints | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 pint (US) | 1/4 quart | 1 cup / 237 mL |
| 1/2 pint (UK) | ~1/3 quart | 1 cup / 284 mL |
| 1 pint (US) | 1/2 quart | 2 cups / 473 mL |
| 1 pint (UK) | 3/5 quart | 2.4 cups / 568 mL |
| 2 pints (US) | 1 quart | 4 cups / 946 mL |
| 8 pints (US) | 1 gallon | 16 cups / 3.79 L |
Alternative Conversions
US pint
473 mL / 16 fl oz
UK pint
568 mL / 20 fl oz (20% larger)
US quart
946 mL
UK quart
1.136 L
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, exactly. 1 pint equals 1/2 quart, which also equals 2 cups or 16 fluid ounces.
There are 8 US pints in 1 US gallon. Note: UK gallons are larger (4.546 L vs 3.785 L), so there are about 6.7 UK pints in a US gallon.
No. A US pint is 473 mL (16 fl oz), while a UK pint is 568 mL (20 fl oz). The UK pint is about 20% larger. This difference is important when following recipes from different countries.
Measuring Tips
Check if your recipe specifies US or UK pints before measuring. For US pints, use standard 2-cup liquid measures. For UK pints, fill to about 2.4 cups (568 mL). When in doubt, use weight measurements for accuracy.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Assuming all pints are the same (UK pints are 20% larger) ❌ Using "pint" glasses (often 12-14 oz, not 16) ❌ Not converting UK recipes properly ❌ Measuring pints when grams would be more accurate
When to Use This Measurement
Use pints for: Beer and brewing references; UK recipes; ice cream containers; milk in some regions. For most baking, cups or weight are more practical unless following a specific UK recipe.
Recommended Equipment
2-cup liquid measuring cup for US pints Kitchen scale for converting between US and UK Calculator for converting 568 mL vs 473 mL Conversion chart taped inside cabinet
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Recipe Scaling Guide
US to UK: Multiply by 1.2 (add 20%) UK to US: Multiply by 0.83 (reduce by 17%) Doubling: Multiply by 2 Halving: Divide by 2 Example: 2 UK pints = 2.4 US pints (about 5 cups)