1 mL = 0.004227 cup
| Milliliter (mL) | Cup (US) (cup) |
|---|---|
| 15 | 0.0634 |
| 30 | 0.1268 |
| 50 | 0.2113 |
| 60 | 0.2536 |
| 80 | 0.3381 |
| 100 | 0.4227 |
| 120 | 0.5072 |
| 150 | 0.6341 |
| 175 | 0.7397 |
| 200 | 0.8454 |
| 237 | 1.0017 |
| 250 | 1.0567 |
| 300 | 1.2681 |
| 350 | 1.4795 |
| 400 | 1.6907 |
| 475 | 2.0078 |
| 500 | 2.1134 |
| 600 | 2.5361 |
| 750 | 3.1701 |
| 1000 | 4.2268 |
To convert milliliters to US cups, divide the number of mL by 236.588.
1 mL = 0.004227 cup
Convert 500 mL of broth to cups: 500 ÷ 236.588 = 2.11 cups
Convert 150 mL of cream to cups: 150 ÷ 236.588 = 0.63 cups (about 2/3 cup)
To convert US cups to milliliters, multiply the cups by 236.588.
\u2022 50 mL is about 3.3 tablespoons or a small espresso shot.
\u2022 237 mL (1 cup) is a standard measuring cup.
\u2022 250 mL is a typical juice box or 1 metric cup.
\u2022 500 mL (2.1 cups) is a standard water bottle.
Converting milliliters to cups is a daily task for anyone following international recipes with American measuring equipment. Since most of the world’s recipes use milliliters (or grams for dry ingredients), and American kitchens use cup measures, this conversion bridges the gap.
European, Japanese, and many other cuisines specify liquids in milliliters. When you see "add 200 mL of cream" in a French recipe, that’s about 0.845 cups — just a bit less than a cup. For 300 mL of stock, use about 1¼ cups. These approximations work well for cooking (though baking demands more precision).
Drinks are often sold in metric sizes. A standard can of soda is 355 mL (about 1.5 cups). A wine bottle is 750 mL (about 3.17 cups). An espresso shot is 30 mL (about 2 tablespoons). Understanding these in cups helps with recipe planning and portion awareness.
Liquid medications are measured in milliliters but you might need to convert to cups or tablespoons for measurement at home. Always use the measuring device provided with medications — kitchen spoons are not accurate enough. But for reference: 5 mL = 1 teaspoon, 15 mL = 1 tablespoon, 30 mL = 1 fluid ounce.
250 mL is approximately 1.057 US cups, or just over 1 cup.
500 mL is approximately 2.113 US cups, or just over 2 cups.
One US cup is approximately 236.588 mL.
100 mL is approximately 0.423 US cups, or just under half a cup.