Cups (US) to Millilitres Converter
Enter cups (US) to get millilitres instantly. Works both ways.
How to convert cups to ml
To convert cups (US) to millilitres, multiply by 236.588. For example, 5 cups × 236.588 = 1,182.94 ml.
Need it the other way? Convert millilitres to cups (US).
Cups (US) to Millilitres at a glance
- 1 cup (US) = 236.5882 millilitres
- 5 cups (US) = 1,182.941 millilitres
- 10 cups (US) = 2,365.882 millilitres
- 50 cups (US) = 11,829.41 millilitres
- 100 cups (US) = 23,658.82 millilitres
- 1 millilitre = 0.004226753 cups (US) (the reverse)
Worked examples
25 cups (US) × 236.5882 = 5,914.706 millilitres.
250 cups (US) × 236.5882 = 59,147.06 millilitres.
1,500 cups (US) × 236.5882 = 354,882.4 millilitres.
Converting back
To go from millilitres back to cups (US), divide by 236.5882 (or multiply by 0.004226753). For example, 100 millilitres ÷ 236.5882 = 0.4226753 cups (US).
Using a rounded factor
For a quick estimate you can use 240 in place of 236.5882. That is accurate to within about 1.4%, which is fine for rough checks but not for exact work.
Cups to ml chart
| Cups (US) | Millilitres |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cups | 23.6588 ml |
| 0.25 cups | 59.1471 ml |
| 0.5 cups | 118.294 ml |
| 1 cups | 236.588 ml |
| 2 cups | 473.176 ml |
| 3 cups | 709.765 ml |
| 4 cups | 946.353 ml |
| 5 cups | 1,182.94 ml |
| 6 cups | 1,419.53 ml |
| 7 cups | 1,656.12 ml |
| 8 cups | 1,892.71 ml |
| 9 cups | 2,129.29 ml |
| 10 cups | 2,365.88 ml |
| 15 cups | 3,548.82 ml |
| 20 cups | 4,731.76 ml |
| 25 cups | 5,914.71 ml |
| 30 cups | 7,097.65 ml |
| 40 cups | 9,463.53 ml |
| 50 cups | 11,829.41 ml |
| 75 cups | 17,744.12 ml |
| 100 cups | 23,658.82 ml |
| 250 cups | 59,147.06 ml |
| 500 cups | 118,294.12 ml |
| 1,000 cups | 236,588.24 ml |
Which cup? Cup sizes around the world
The converter above uses the US customary cup. Recipes from other places can mean a different cup, which changes the answer by as much as 40%:
| Cup | Millilitres | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| US customary cup | 236.588 ml | US recipes, 8 US fluid ounces |
| US legal (nutrition label) cup | 240 ml | Rounded cup used on US food labels |
| Metric cup | 250 ml | Australian, New Zealand and many metric recipes |
| Imperial cup (half an imperial pint) | 284.131 ml | Older UK recipes |
| Japanese cup | 200 ml | Japanese recipes |
Fractions of a US cup in ml
| US cup | Millilitres | Tablespoons (US) |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 59.1 ml | 4 |
| 1/3 cup | 78.9 ml | 5.3 |
| 1/2 cup | 118.3 ml | 8 |
| 2/3 cup | 157.7 ml | 10.7 |
| 3/4 cup | 177.4 ml | 12 |
| 1 cup | 236.6 ml | 16 |
| 2 cups | 473.2 ml | 32 |
| 4 cups (1 quart) | 946.4 ml | 64 |
If a recipe does not say which cup it uses, a 240 ml measuring cup is close enough for most cooking. For baking, weigh ingredients where you can.
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Frequently asked questions
How many millilitres are in one cup (US)?
There are 236.588 millilitres in one cup (US).
How do I convert cups to ml?
Multiply the value in cups (US) by 236.588.
How many cups (US) are in one millilitre?
There are 0.004226753 cups (US) in one millilitre.
What is 10 cups (US) in millilitres?
10 cups (US) = 2,365.882 millilitres.
How do I convert millilitres back to cups (US)?
Divide the value in millilitres by 236.5882, or multiply it by 0.004226753.
Can I use a rounded factor for cups (US) to millilitres?
For quick estimates, 240 is close (within about 1.4%). Use 236.5882 when you need the full figure.
Cups to grams
Millilitres measure volume. To weigh an ingredient you need its density, which differs for each one: a US cup of all-purpose flour is about 120 g, a cup of granulated sugar 200 g and a cup of butter 227 g. See cups to grams for 26 ingredients, with USDA and King Arthur sources, or US cup vs metric cup for the 236.6 ml and 250 ml cups.