To convert cups to pints using the ratio of 1 pint = 2 cups, you can divide the number of cups by 2.
Given that you want to convert 8 cups to pints:
\[ \text{Pints} = \frac{\text{Cups}}{2} = \frac{8}{2} = 4 \]
Therefore, 8 cups are equal to 4 pints.