Pints to Quarts Converter
Everyday US volume conversion.
Pints to Quarts Converter
Convert between any two volume & capacity units instantly.
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What This Calculator Does
The Pints to Quarts Converter handles a common US liquid volume conversion. Ice cream comes in pints, broth is sold in quarts, and beer is measured in pints, so knowing how these two measures relate helps you compare container sizes at the store.
How It Works
One quart equals exactly 2 pints. Divide the number of pints by 2 to get quarts, or multiply quarts by 2 to get pints. This is a straightforward doubling relationship.
Example
A pint of ice cream is 0.5 quarts. Two pints of broth make 1 quart. A half-gallon carton holds 4 pints or 2 quarts.
Formula
quarts = pints / 21 quart = 2 pints exactly.
Reading the Results
Volume in Quarts
Your volume expressed in quarts using the exact pint-to-quart ratio.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pints in a quart?
Exactly 2 pints in 1 quart, which is also half a gallon.
How many quarts in a gallon?
There are 4 quarts in 1 US gallon, and 8 pints.
Are US and UK pints the same?
No. A US pint is 473 ml. An imperial (UK) pint is 568 ml, about 20% larger.