Convert Pints (pt) to Quarts (qt)
1 pint equals 0.5 quarts.
Pint to Quart Converter
What Is a Pint?
The US liquid pint (pt) is a customary unit of volume equal to 2 cups, 16 fluid ounces, or approximately 473.176 mL. It is used for beverages (beer, ice cream), cooking, and canning. The UK imperial pint is larger at 568.261 mL (20 imperial fluid ounces).
What Is a Quart?
The US liquid quart (qt) is a customary unit of volume equal to 2 pints, 4 cups, 32 fluid ounces, or approximately 946.353 mL. The word "quart" comes from Latin "quartus" (fourth) — it is one quarter of a gallon.
Pints to Quarts Formula
The conversion is exact by definition:
quarts = pints ÷ 2
Since 1 quart = 2 pints exactly (32 fl oz ÷ 16 fl oz = 2).
Worked Example
Convert 6 pints of ice cream to quarts:
- Divide: 6 ÷ 2 = 3 quarts
Common Pints to Quarts Conversions
| Pints | Quarts | Also Equals |
|---|---|---|
| ½ pt | ¼ qt | 1 cup / 8 fl oz |
| 1 pt | ½ qt | 2 cups / 16 fl oz |
| 2 pt | 1 qt | 4 cups / 32 fl oz |
| 3 pt | 1½ qt | 6 cups |
| 4 pt | 2 qt | ½ gallon / 64 fl oz |
| 6 pt | 3 qt | ¾ gallon |
| 8 pt | 4 qt | 1 gallon / 128 fl oz |
| 10 pt | 5 qt | 1¼ gallons |
| 12 pt | 6 qt | 1½ gallons |
| 16 pt | 8 qt | 2 gallons |
US Pint vs Imperial Pint
A US pint = 473 mL (16 US fl oz). An Imperial (UK) pint = 568 mL (20 imperial fl oz) — about 20% larger. This means a British pint of beer contains nearly 100 mL more than an American pint. When converting pints to quarts, always check which pint the recipe or menu uses. US: 2 pints = 1 quart. UK: 2 imperial pints = 1 imperial quart (1,137 mL).
When You Need This Conversion
- Ice cream: Ice cream is sold in pints and quarts. A pint = ½ quart. Need ice cream for 12 servings at ½ cup each? That is 6 cups = 3 quarts = 6 pints.
- Home brewing: Beer recipes specify volumes in gallons or quarts, but brewing equipment may measure in pints. A 5-gallon batch = 20 quarts = 40 pints.
- Canning: Mason jars come in pint and quart sizes. A recipe yielding 6 pints = 3 quarts of preserves.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pints in a quart?
Exactly 2 pints. This is true for both US and Imperial systems (though the actual volumes differ).
Is a quart bigger than a pint?
Yes — a quart is exactly twice the size of a pint. 1 quart = 2 pints = 4 cups = 32 fl oz.
What is the difference between a US pint and a UK pint?
US pint = 473 mL (16 fl oz). UK imperial pint = 568 mL (20 fl oz) — about 20% larger. A British pint of beer is nearly a full glass more than an American pint.
How many pints in a gallon?
8 pints (1 gallon = 4 quarts × 2 pints per quart = 8 pints).
Pints to quarts Conversion Table
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Pints to Quarts Table
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