Pints to Quarts
Convert pints to quarts instantly — one pint is 0.5 quarts.
| Pints | Quarts |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.5 qt |
| 2 pt | 1 qt |
| 3 pt | 1.5 qt |
| 5 pt | 2.5 qt |
| 10 pt | 5 qt |
| 25 pt | 12.5 qt |
| 50 pt | 25 qt |
| 100 pt | 50 qt |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Pints field.
- The Quarts figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Quarts field converts back to Pints the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Pints to Quarts formula
Converting pints to quarts is a single multiplication by 0.5.
qt = pt × 0.5
Put another way, one pint is exactly 1/2 of a quart.
Why this factor: the pint and the quart are both defined against the liter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 0.5 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 0.5 — or use the Quarts to Pints converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Given 2 pt, multiplying by 0.5 yields 1 qt.
2 pt × 0.5 = 1 qt
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
What is a pint?
A US liquid pint is half a quart, or two cups.
Definition: Exactly one eighth of a US liquid gallon, so exactly 0.473176473 liter.
Where it is used: Beer, cream, berries and ice cream in the US.
Worth knowing: The imperial pint is 568.26 mL — noticeably larger than the US pint's 473 mL, which is why a UK pint of beer is a bigger drink.
What is a quart?
A quart is a quarter of a US gallon — two pints.
Definition: Exactly one quarter of a US liquid gallon, so exactly 0.946352946 liter.
Where it is used: Milk, motor oil, stock and broth, and ice cream in the US.
Worth knowing: Close to a liter but about 5% smaller, which makes it an easy source of recipe error.
Pints vs Quarts
The pint and the quart belong to the same family of units, so converting between them is usually a matter of shifting a decimal point or applying a small whole-number factor.
Frequently asked questions
How many quarts are in a pint?
One pint equals 0.5 quarts.
What is the formula to convert pints to quarts?
Multiply the number of pints by 0.5. To reverse it, divide by 0.5 instead.
How do I convert quarts back to pints?
Divide by 0.5, which is the same as multiplying by 2.
How many quarts are in 10 pints?
10 pt works out to 5 qt.
Is there anything to watch out for with pints?
The imperial pint is 568.26 mL — noticeably larger than the US pint's 473 mL, which is why a UK pint of beer is a bigger drink.
How is the pint defined?
Exactly one eighth of a US liquid gallon, so exactly 0.473176473 liter.