Volume Converter
Cups to mL
Convert US cups to milliliters below — perfect for following recipes with metric measurements.
Convert cups to milliliters
0.264172
1 L = 0.264172 gal
| Unit | 1 L = |
|---|---|
| Milliliters | 1,000 mL |
| Liters | 1 L |
| Cubic meters | 0.001 m³ |
| US fluid ounces | 33.814 fl oz |
| US cups | 4.2268 cup |
| US pints | 2.1134 pt |
| US quarts | 1.0567 qt |
| US gallons | 0.264172 gal |
| Imperial gallons | 0.219969 gal (UK) |
How to convert cups to mL
One US cup equals about 236.588 milliliters, so multiply cups by 236.59 to get milliliters.
Example: a recipe calling for 2 cups of milk needs 2 × 236.59 = 473 mL.
US cups to milliliters table
| Cups | Milliliters |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 59.15 mL |
| ⅓ cup | 78.86 mL |
| ½ cup | 118.29 mL |
| 1 cup | 236.59 mL |
| 2 cups | 473.18 mL |
| 4 cups | 946.35 mL |
Common US cup volumes in milliliters.
Frequently asked questions
How many mL in a cup?
A US cup is about 236.6 mL. Note a metric cup (used in some countries) is 250 mL.
Is a US cup the same everywhere?
No. A US cup is 236.6 mL, a metric cup is 250 mL, and a UK cup is about 284 mL. This page uses the US cup.