Cups to Milliliters
Convert cups to milliliters instantly, with a reference table.
Cups to Milliliters at a glance
Cups to Milliliters is a free online converter you can use right now to convert cups to milliliters instantly, with a reference table โ no account, no install and no usage limit. It runs entirely inside your browser, so whatever you enter stays on your own device.
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Cups to Milliliters conversion table
| Cups (cup) | Milliliters (mL) |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 236.58824 mL |
| 2 cup | 473.17647 mL |
| 3 cup | 709.76471 mL |
| 5 cup | 1,182.9412 mL |
| 10 cup | 2,365.8824 mL |
| 25 cup | 5,914.7059 mL |
| 50 cup | 11,829.412 mL |
| 100 cup | 23,658.824 mL |
| 500 cup | 118,294.12 mL |
| 1000 cup | 236,588.24 mL |
About Cups to Milliliters
Convert cups to milliliters instantly, with a reference table of common values. The factor is exact: 1 cup = 236.5882365 mL.
The conversion for cooking an American or Australian recipe with metric equipment. Note that the cup is not standard โ US customary is 236.6 mL, metric 250 mL and imperial 284 mL.
The cup has no single definition, which is a genuine problem in recipes. A US customary cup is 236.6 mL, a US legal cup used on nutrition labels is 240 mL, a metric cup is 250 mL and an imperial cup is 284 mL. It is the standard volume measure in American and Australian recipes. Recipes rarely state which cup they mean, and in baking the difference is enough to matter. A US cup is 236.6 mL; weighing ingredients in grams avoids the ambiguity entirely.
Worked through with real numbers: 1 cup is 236.588 mL, 2 cup is 473.176 mL, 10 cup is 2365.882 mL.
As for the other side of the conversion: A teaspoon is about 5 mL, and a standard can of soft drink is 330 mL.
Volume carries more traps than any other category, because the same unit names mean different amounts in different countries. US and imperial gallons differ by about 20%, pints by nearly as much, and the cup has four separate definitions in common use.
How to use Cups to Milliliters
- Enter the number of cups you want to convert.
- The equivalent in milliliters appears instantly โ there is no button to press.
- Check the reference table for common Cups to Milliliters values.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert cups to milliliters?
Multiply your cups figure by 236.5882365 to get milliliters โ or type a value above and read the answer straight off.
How many milliliters are in one cup?
1 cup = 236.5882365 mL.
When would I need to convert cups to milliliters?
The conversion for cooking an American or Australian recipe with metric equipment. Note that the cup is not standard โ US customary is 236.6 mL, metric 250 mL and imperial 284 mL.
What is a cup, exactly?
The cup has no single definition, which is a genuine problem in recipes. A US customary cup is 236.6 mL, a US legal cup used on nutrition labels is 240 mL, a metric cup is 250 mL and an imperial cup is 284 mL. A US cup is 236.6 mL; weighing ingredients in grams avoids the ambiguity entirely.
Where is the milliliter actually used?
It is the unit of medicine doses, cosmetics, and precise cooking measurement. A teaspoon is about 5 mL, and a standard can of soft drink is 330 mL.
Is there anything tricky about volume conversions?
Volume carries more traps than any other category, because the same unit names mean different amounts in different countries. US and imperial gallons differ by about 20%, pints by nearly as much, and the cup has four separate definitions in common use.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact standard factor of 1 cup = 236.5882365 mL, and the conversion runs in your browser so nothing is uploaded.