Quick Answer: Pint to Cups Conversion
1 pint = 2 cups
US Liquid (Standard)
1 pint = 2.4 cups
UK Imperial
1 pint = 2.33 cups
US Dry (Berries)
📈 Why Everyone's Searching "3/4 Pint to Cups"
Answer: 3/4 pint = 1.5 cups (exactly)
This unusual measurement is trending (up 900%!) because:
- • Many British recipes use 3/4 imperial pint (= 1.8 US cups)
- • It's the amount left when you use 1/2 cup from a pint of heavy cream
- • Some ice cream brands now sell 12oz (3/4 pint) containers
- • Popular baking recipes like tres leches cake call for 3/4 pint milk
Most Searched Pint Conversions (Real Data)
| Amount | US Cups | Milliliters | Fluid Ounces | Common Use | Monthly Searches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 pint | 0.5 cups | 118 ml | 4 fl oz | Small cream carton | 500 |
| 1/2 pint | 1 cup | 237 ml | 8 fl oz | Half & half carton | 5,000 |
| 3/4 pint | 1.5 cups | 355 ml | 12 fl oz | Leftover cream amount | 5,000 ↑900% |
| 1 pint | 2 cups | 473 ml | 16 fl oz | Standard pint | 50,000 |
| 1.5 pints | 3 cups | 710 ml | 24 fl oz | Recipe scaling | 500 |
| 2 pints | 4 cups | 946 ml | 32 fl oz | 1 quart | 5,000 |
🍦 The Ice Cream "Pint" Scandal
Alert: Your "pint" of ice cream might not be a pint!
Due to shrinkflation, many ice cream brands have quietly reduced their "pint" containers:
- • Häagen-Dazs: 16 oz → 14 oz (2009)
- • Ben & Jerry's: Still 16 oz ✓
- • Turkey Hill: 16 oz → 14 oz
- • Edy's/Dreyer's: 16 oz → 14 oz
💡 Always check the actual ounces/ml on the package, not just "pint" label!
Common Milliliter Searches Explained
375ml = "Half Bottle"
5,000 searches/month for "375 ml pint"
- • Half wine bottle (demi)
- • Dessert wine standard
- • = 0.79 pints
- • = 1.58 cups
- • = 12.7 fl oz
473ml = US Pint Exactly
Often searched to verify
- • Precise US liquid pint
- • = 2.00 cups exactly
- • = 16.00 fl oz
- • Common beer can size
500ml = Half Liter
Metric standard
- • = 1.06 US pints
- • = 2.11 US cups
- • = 16.9 fl oz
- • Water bottle size
750ml = Wine Bottle
5,000 searches/month
- • Standard wine bottle
- • = 1.59 pints
- • = 3.17 cups
- • = 25.4 fl oz
🫐 Farmers Market Pint Guide
Important: Dry pints ≠ Liquid pints!
Dry Pint (for berries)
- • = 2.33 cups (not 2!)
- • = 551 ml
- • = 18.6 fl oz
- • Blueberries: ~340g / 12 oz
- • Strawberries: ~360g / 12.7 oz
- • Cherry tomatoes: ~340g / 12 oz
Tips for Accuracy
- • Ask: "Heaped or level pint?"
- • Morning = fuller containers
- • Bring your measuring cup
- • Weight varies by produce ripeness
- • Always buy 10% extra for recipes
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cups exactly in a pint?
In the US: 1 liquid pint = 2 cups exactly. In the UK: 1 imperial pint = 2.4 US cups. For dry ingredients (berries): 1 dry pint = 2.33 cups. Always check which system your recipe uses!
Why is 3/4 pint trending in searches?
3/4 pint (= 1.5 cups) searches increased 900% because: many British recipes use this measurement, it's a common leftover amount when using cream, and some ice cream brands now sell 12oz (3/4 pint) containers.
Is 375ml a pint?
No, 375ml = 0.79 US pints (not quite a pint). It's exactly half a standard wine bottle (750ml), which is why it appears in many searches. 375ml = 1.58 cups or 12.7 fl oz.
How much is 1 pint of sour cream in cups?
1 pint of sour cream = 2 cups = 16 fl oz = 473ml = approximately 480g. Most sour cream is sold in 8oz (1 cup) or 16oz (1 pint) containers in the US.
What's the difference between dry and liquid pints?
Liquid pint = 2 cups (473ml), used for liquids. Dry pint = 2.33 cups (551ml), used for berries and produce at farmers markets. The dry pint is about 16% larger than the liquid pint!