Convert Milliliters to Cups (US)
Milliliters to Cups (US) conversion table
| Milliliters (ml) | Cups (US) (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 ml | 0.004227 cup |
| 2 ml | 0.008454 cup |
| 5 ml | 0.021134 cup |
| 10 ml | 0.042268 cup |
| 25 ml | 0.105669 cup |
| 50 ml | 0.211338 cup |
| 100 ml | 0.422676 cup |
| 200 ml | 0.845351 cup |
| 500 ml | 2.113379 cup |
| 1000 ml | 4.226757 cup |
How to convert milliliters to cups (us)
Milliliters and US cups are common kitchen volume measures. One US legal cup equals 240 mL (approximately 236.588 mL for the customary cup used in recipes). This converter uses the US customary cup of 236.588 mL.
Divide milliliters by 236.588 to get cups. Formula: cups = mL ÷ 236.588. 250 mL ≈ 1.06 cups. 500 mL = 2.11 cups. 1,000 mL (1 liter) = 4.23 cups.
Following American recipes with a metric measuring jug, or scaling baking recipes, requires this conversion. A standard US cup measure in recipes is 240 mL by FDA definition but 236.588 mL in practice.
Handy values: 60 mL ≈ ¼ cup, 120 mL ≈ ½ cup, 180 mL ≈ ¾ cup, 240 mL ≈ 1 cup.
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Frequently asked questions
250 mL ÷ 236.588 = 1.057 cups, close to 1 cup.
No. An Australian/metric cup is 250 mL. A US customary cup is about 237 mL. Japanese cup is 200 mL.
Multiply cups by 236.588. Example: 2 cups × 236.588 = 473 mL.