How much is 1/2 pint? In US liquid measurements, it’s 1 US cup, 8 US fluid ounces, or about 236.6 mL. Use the quick conversion table below for recipes and jars. A UK Imperial half-pint is larger: 10 Imperial fluid ounces, or about 284.1 mL. Check which system your recipe uses before measuring.
Quick Conversion Table: US Liquid Measurements
| US Liquid Pints | US Customary Cups | US Fluid Ounces (fl oz) | Milliliters (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 pint | 1 cup | 8 fl oz | 236.6 mL |
| 1 pint | 2 cups | 16 fl oz | 473.2 mL |
| 1 1/2 pints | 3 cups | 24 fl oz | 709.8 mL |
| 2 pints | 4 cups | 32 fl oz | 946.4 mL |
These conversions use US customary cups and liquid pints. Fluid ounces measure volume; ounces (oz) measure weight. A UK Imperial pint is about 568.3 mL. The table does not apply to US dry pints or 250 mL metric cups.
💡 Tips for using this table:
- Wondering “1/2 pint to cups”? Look at the first row: 1 cup.
- Need “1 1/2 cups to pints”? 1 1/2 cups is 3/4 pint.
- Using 1/2 a pint in cups for a recipe? Just 1 cup!
- A US half-pint jar has a nominal capacity of 1 US cup or 8 US fl oz. Check the jar’s stated capacity; the required headspace depends on the canning recipe.
Here are a few more quick answers using US liquid measurements:
- “How many pints is 1/2 cup?” → 1/2 US cup = 1/4 US liquid pint.
- “How many cups are in 1 1/2 pints?” → 1 1/2 US liquid pints = 3 US cups.
- “How many fluid ounces are in 1/2 pint?” → 8 US fl oz in a US half-pint, or 10 Imperial fl oz in a UK half-pint.
Conversion references: NIST unit conversion factors and UK weights and measures guidance. Milliliter values are rounded to one decimal place.
Check Your Whipped Cream Dispenser’s Instructions
A kitchen conversion does not determine how much cream or gas to put in a whipped cream dispenser. Follow the instructions for your exact model, including its maximum fill volume, compatible chargers or gas system, and charging limits. Do not add an extra charger just to make the cream firmer. If you need chargers, browse the shop and confirm compatibility with your dispenser before ordering.
Dispenser sizes may use rounded pint labels alongside metric capacities. Use the capacity marked on the dispenser and the manufacturer’s manual. For example, iSi publishes model-specific Gourmet Whip instructions; these should not be treated as instructions for every dispenser.
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