Cups to Milliliters Converter – cups to mL
Need to convert cups to milliliters? This quick and accurate cups to mL converter is perfect for recipes, meal prep, coffee brewing, and food packaging. Enter cups to get the equivalent in milliliters instantly.
Conversion Formula
Formula to convert centimeters to inches:
Milliliters = Cups × 236.588 (US cup)
Example:
Convert 1.5 US cups to mL:
1.5 × 236.588 = 354.882 mL
Quick Reference Table
| Cups | mL (US cup) |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 59.15 mL |
| ⅓ cup | 78.86 mL |
| ½ cup | 118.29 mL |
| ⅔ cup | 157.18 mL |
| ¾ cup | 177.44 mL |
| 1 cup | 236.59 mL |
| 1½ cups | 354.88 mL |
| 2 cups | 473.18 mL |
| 4 cups | 946.35 mL |
Tip: For quick kitchen math, 1 cup ≈ 240 mL is a handy approximation.
About This Converter
US cup is exactly 236.588 mL (by definition).
Many recipes outside the US use the Metric cup (250 mL); packaged foods in the US sometimes use the US legal cup (240 mL).
Choose the cup type that matches your recipe’s region for best accuracy.
Supports whole numbers and decimals (e.g., 2.5 cup = 591.47 mL).
FAQs
How many mL in 1 US cup?
236.588 mL (≈ 236.59 mL rounded).
Is 1 cup 250 mL?
Only for the Metric cup. US cup is 236.588 mL.
What is 2 cups in mL (US)?
2 x 236.588 = 473.176 mL
Which cup should I use?
US recipes: US cup
Australia/NZ/most modern metric recipes: Metric cup (250 mL)
US nutrition labels: US legal cup (240 mL)