Quick Answer
1/2 pint
=
1 cup
US liquid standard (237ml)
US Liquid
1 cup
237ml / 8 fl oz
UK Imperial
1.2 cups
Use 1¼ cups
Visual
Coffee mug
Standard size
What Comes in Half-Pint Size?
Half & Half
Most common half-pint product
Small carton = exactly 1 cup
Heavy Cream
Small cartons
Perfect for 1-2 recipes
Mason Jars
Half-pint = 8oz jar
For jams, pickles
Berries
Premium containers
Raspberries, blackberries
Conversion Reference
| System | Cups | Fluid Oz | Milliliters | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Liquid | 1 | 8 | 237 | 16 |
| UK Imperial | 1.2 | 10 | 284 | 19.2 |
| US Dry | 1.16 | 9.3 | 275 | 18.6 |
Small Batch Scaling
Half Your Recipe
1 pint (2 cups)
→
1/2 pint (1 cup)
1 quart (4 cups)
→
1 pint (2 cups)
Baking Adjustments
- Reduce time by 25-35%
- Keep same temperature
- Check 10 min early
- Use smaller pans
Common Questions
How many cups in 1/2 pint exactly?
1/2 US liquid pint = exactly 1 cup (237ml, 8 fl oz). For UK imperial: 1/2 pint = 1.2 US cups (use 1¼).
Is half pint the same as half & half?
No. Half & half is a dairy product (half milk, half cream). It's often sold in half-pint (1 cup) containers, causing confusion.
What products come in half-pint size?
Half & half cream, small heavy cream cartons, mason jars (8oz), premium berries, and UK beer servings.