How to convert milliliters to US cups
One milliliter equals 0.004227 US cups. To convert, multiply the number of milliliters by 0.004227 (or divide by 236.588237):
Mental-math shortcut: Divide milliliters by 240 for a recipe-friendly estimate: 500 mL ≈ 2 cups (exact: 2.11 US cups).
Example
Convert 250 milliliters to US cups: 250 mL × 0.004227 = 1.0567 cup.
Milliliters to Cups conversion chart
| Milliliters (mL) | Cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 30 | 0.126803 |
| 50 | 0.211338 |
| 60 | 0.253605 |
| 80 | 0.33814 |
| 100 | 0.422675 |
| 125 | 0.528344 |
| 150 | 0.634013 |
| 175 | 0.739682 |
| 200 | 0.845351 |
| 240 | 1.0144 |
| 250 | 1.0567 |
| 300 | 1.268 |
| 400 | 1.6907 |
| 500 | 2.1134 |
| 750 | 3.1701 |
| 1,000 | 4.2268 |
What is a milliliter?
A milliliter (mL) is one thousandth of a liter — the same volume as one cubic centimeter (cc). Milliliters are used for drinks, medicine doses, cosmetics and recipes. A US teaspoon holds about 4.93 mL.
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.
Converting the other way? Use the Cups to Milliliters converter.
Frequently asked questions
How many US cups is one milliliter?
One milliliter is 0.004227 US cups.
How do I convert milliliters to US cups?
Multiply the value in milliliters by 0.004227. For example, 250 mL × 0.004227 = 1.0567 cup.
What is 100 mL in US cups?
100 mL is 0.422675 US cups.
How do I convert US cups to milliliters?
Multiply US cups by 236.588237 (or divide by 0.004227). You can also use our Cups to Milliliters 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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