Convert cup (metric) to pint (UK)
Please provide values below to convert cup (metric) [cup (metric)] to pint (UK) [pt (UK)], or Convert pint (UK) to cup (metric).
How to Convert Cup (Metric) to Pint (Uk)
1 cup (metric) = 0.439938457889003 pt (UK)
Example: convert 15 cup (metric) to pt (UK):
15 cup (metric) = 15 × 0.439938457889003 pt (UK) = 6.59907686833504 pt (UK)
Cup (Metric) to Pint (Uk) Conversion Table
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Cup (Metric)
A metric cup is a unit of volume measurement equal to 250 milliliters.
History/Origin
The metric cup was introduced as part of the metric system to standardize volume measurements, replacing various traditional cups used in different regions.
Current Use
The metric cup is commonly used in cooking and baking in countries adopting the metric system, especially in recipes and food labeling.
Pint (Uk)
The pint (UK) is a unit of volume used primarily in the United Kingdom, equal to 20 imperial fluid ounces or approximately 568.26 milliliters.
History/Origin
The UK pint has origins dating back to the imperial system established in 1824, evolving from earlier measures of liquid volume used in England. It was standardized as part of the imperial system to facilitate trade and measurement consistency.
Current Use
The UK pint is still used today in the United Kingdom for measuring beverages such as beer and milk, as well as in recipes and certain industrial applications. It remains an official unit of volume in the imperial measurement system.