Pint (US)
The US pint is a customary unit equal to 2 cups or 16 fluid ounces (~473.176 milliliters). Derived from British measures, it has been standardized in the US for liquid volumes. Pints are commonly used for beverages, dairy products, and liquid ingredients. Its use simplifies larger-volume measurements in recipes while maintaining compatibility with smaller units, such as cups and fluid ounces.
Metric Cup (250 mL)
The metric cup equals 250 milliliters and is part of the metric cooking system used worldwide, especially in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. Unlike the US cup, it is decimal-based, making recipe scaling and international culinary communication straightforward. Metric cups are widely used in nutrition labeling, recipe books, and professional kitchens.