1 cup = 236.588236 mL
| Cup (US) (cup) | Milliliter (mL) |
|---|---|
| 0.125 | 29.5735 |
| 0.25 | 59.1471 |
| 0.333 | 78.8627 |
| 0.5 | 118.294 |
| 0.667 | 157.726 |
| 0.75 | 177.441 |
| 1 | 236.588 |
| 1.25 | 295.735 |
| 1.5 | 354.882 |
| 1.75 | 414.029 |
| 2 | 473.176 |
| 2.5 | 591.471 |
| 3 | 709.765 |
| 3.5 | 828.059 |
| 4 | 946.353 |
| 5 | 1182.94 |
| 6 | 1419.53 |
| 8 | 1892.71 |
| 10 | 2365.88 |
| 12 | 2839.06 |
To convert US cups to milliliters, multiply the number of cups by 236.588. One US cup equals exactly 8 US fluid ounces or approximately 236.588 mL.
1 cup = 236.588236 mL
Convert 1.5 cups of milk to mL: 1.5 × 236.588 = 354.88 mL
Convert 2/3 cup of sugar to mL: 0.667 × 236.588 = 157.73 mL
To convert milliliters to US cups, divide the mL by 236.588.
\u2022 1 US cup (237 mL) is a bit less than a standard 250 mL metric cup.
\u2022 2 cups (473 mL) is close to half a liter — a standard bottle of water.
\u2022 4 cups (946 mL) is just under 1 liter, or 1 US quart.
\u2022 A standard coffee mug holds about 1.5 cups (354 mL).
Cups and milliliters are both common volume measurements in cooking, but they come from different systems. The cup is an American (and to some extent Australian and Canadian) measurement, while milliliters are used internationally. Accurate conversion is critical for baking success.
American recipes use cups, while European, Asian, and most international recipes use milliliters or grams. If you’re following a recipe from a different country, you need precise conversion. Baking is particularly sensitive — too much or too little flour can ruin a cake.
Be aware that a US cup (236.588 mL) differs from a metric cup (250 mL) used in Australia and some other countries. A UK cup is 284 mL (10 imperial fluid ounces). Japanese cups are 200 mL. When following international recipes, check which cup standard is being used.
1/4 cup = about 60 mL, 1/3 cup = about 79 mL, 1/2 cup = about 118 mL, 1 cup = about 237 mL, 2 cups = about 473 mL. For measuring spoons: 1 tablespoon = about 15 mL, 1 teaspoon = about 5 mL. These approximate values are close enough for most cooking (within 1%).
One US cup equals approximately 236.588 mL. For most cooking purposes, rounding to 237 mL or even 240 mL is close enough.
250 mL is approximately 1.057 US cups, or just over 1 cup. Note that 250 mL equals exactly 1 metric cup.
No. A US cup is 236.588 mL, while a metric cup (used in Australia, etc.) is 250 mL — about 5.7% larger.
1/2 US cup equals approximately 118.3 mL.
Use the conversion: 1 US cup = 237 mL, 1 tablespoon = 14.8 mL, 1 teaspoon = 4.9 mL. Combine these to approximate any mL measurement.