Convert pints to quarts for liquid volume measurements.
Convert pints to quarts using the official US customary standard conversion factor of 1 quart = 2 pints.
Convert pints to quarts for liquid volume measurements.
Convert pints to quarts using the official US customary standard conversion factor of 1 quart = 2 pints.
Exact conversion. Use precise measurements for canning and preserving. Everyday cooking can use whole numbers.
Common mistake: Confusing US pints (473.18mL) with UK pints (568.26mL). UK pints are about 20% larger. Also, forgetting that 1 quart = 2 pints, leading to incorrect ingredient measurements.
| Item | Pints | Quarts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pint | 1 | 0.5 |
| 1 quart | 2 | 1 |
| 1 gallon | 8 | 4 |
| Milk carton | 2 | 1 |
| Ice cream | 1 | 0.5 |
1 quart equals 2 pints.
1 gallon equals 4 quarts.
The official US customary standard defines 1 quart as exactly 2 pints.
1 US pint equals approximately 473.18 milliliters.
US pints are smaller (473mL) than UK pints (568mL). Always use US pints for American recipes.
4 pints equals exactly 2 quarts.
Last Updated: 2026 · Reviewed by the UnitFig editorial team