How to convert US cups to liters
One US cup equals 0.236588 liters. To convert, multiply the number of US cups by 0.236588 (or divide by 4.226753):
Mental-math shortcut: Multiply cups by 0.24 for a quick estimate: 4 cups ≈ 0.95 L — just under a liter.
Example
Convert 4 US cups to liters: 4 cup × 0.236588 = 0.946353 L.
Cups to Liters conversion chart
| Cups (cup) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 | 0.059147 |
| 0.5 | 0.118294 |
| 1 | 0.236588 |
| 1.5 | 0.354882 |
| 2 | 0.473176 |
| 3 | 0.709765 |
| 4 | 0.946353 |
| 5 | 1.1829 |
| 6 | 1.4195 |
| 8 | 1.8927 |
| 10 | 2.3659 |
| 12 | 2.8391 |
| 16 | 3.7854 |
What is a US cup?
The US customary cup is 8 US fluid ounces, about 236.6 milliliters. US nutrition labels use a "legal cup" of exactly 240 mL, and Australia, Canada and many other countries use a metric cup of 250 mL. This converter uses the US customary cup.
What is a liter?
A liter (L) is 1,000 milliliters, the volume of a cube 10 cm on each side. Liters are used for drinks, fuel and engine size around the world. One liter is about 1.057 US quarts, a little more than a quart.
Converting the other way? Use the Liters to Cups converter.
Frequently asked questions
How many liters is one US cup?
One US cup is 0.236588 liters.
How do I convert US cups to liters?
Multiply the value in US cups by 0.236588. For example, 4 cup × 0.236588 = 0.946353 L.
What is 2 cup in liters?
2 cup is 0.473176 liters.
How do I convert liters to US cups?
Multiply liters by 4.226753 (or divide by 0.236588). You can also use our Liters to Cups converter.
Conversions use the internationally agreed definitions of each unit (for example, 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly) and are rounded for display. Volume converters use US customary units unless stated otherwise.
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