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Millilitres measure volume in the metric system; cups are the volume unit in US recipes. Baking and cooking constantly cross between them, so this converter turns millilitres into US cups and back.
How is it calculated?
The conversion factor
1 US cup = 236.588 millilitres.
| To convert | Do this |
|---|---|
| ml → cups | divide by 236.588 |
| cups → ml | multiply by 236.588 |
This is the US customary cup. A metric cup (250 ml) and UK cup differ slightly.
Common values
| Millilitres | US cups |
|---|---|
| 100 ml | 0.42 cup |
| 240 ml | 1.01 cups |
| 500 ml | 2.11 cups |
| 1000 ml | 4.23 cups |
Worked example
A 500 ml measure is 500 ÷ 236.588 = 2.11 US cups. One US cup of liquid is 236.6 ml. A litre of stock is 1000 ÷ 236.588 = 4.23 cups.
FAQ
How many ml in a US cup?+
A US customary cup is 236.588 millilitres. Divide millilitres by 236.588 to get cups.
How do I convert ml to cups?+
Divide the millilitre value by 236.588. For example, 355 ml ÷ 236.588 = 1.5 cups.
Is a US cup the same as a metric cup?+
No. A US customary cup is 236.6 ml, while a metric cup is 250 ml and a UK cup differs too. This converter uses the US cup, common in American recipes.
How do I convert cups back to ml?+
Multiply the cup value by 236.588. So 2 cups is 2 × 236.588 = 473.2 ml.
How many cups is 500 ml?+
500 ml is about 2.11 US cups — a little over two cups. For a rounder measure, 2 cups is 473 ml.