Convert Pipes to Cups
Convert Pipes (pipe) to Cups (cup) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
cup = pipe × 2016
About Pipes
A pipe (also called a butt) = 2 hogsheads = 126 US gallons ≈ 477 L. The traditional ageing vessel for Port and Madeira: Port lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia store hundreds of thousands of pipes of Tawny, Ruby, and Vintage Port. Sherry butts (identical vessel) hold ~600 L. Craft American distilleries use pipes for extended whiskey maturation. 1 pipe = 126 US gal ≈ 477 L.
About Cups
A cup = 8 fl oz = 16 tbsp ≈ 236.6 mL - the fundamental unit of American cooking. Almost every US recipe uses cups for dry and liquid ingredients. The US customary cup (236.588 mL) differs from the US legal cup (240 mL, used in nutrition labelling) and the metric cup (Australia/Canada: 250 mL). Kitchen sets come in 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, and 1 cup sizes. 2 cups = 1 US pint.
Quick Reference Table
| Pipes (pipe) | Cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 pipe | 2016 cup |
| 2 pipe | 4032 cup |
| 5 pipe | 10080 cup |
| 10 pipe | 20160 cup |
| 25 pipe | 50400 cup |
| 50 pipe | 100800 cup |
| 100 pipe | 201600 cup |