How to convert cups to milliliters?

The formula to convert cups to milliliters is:

1 cup (US) = 236.6 milliliters (mL)

Examples

What is a Cup (US)?

A cup is a unit of volume in the US customary and imperial systems of measurement.

The term "cup" originated from the Old English word "cuppe," which referred to a container for holding liquids. The US government set the exact modern definition in 1893 and refined in later standards.

The cup is used in cooking and baking in the United States, with 1 cup being equal to 8 fluid ounces.

1 cup in other equivalent measurements of volume

1 cup = 236.6 milliliters (mL)

1 cup = 8 fluid ounces (fl oz)

1 cup = 16 tablespoons (tbsp)

1 cup = 48 teaspoons (tsp)

1 cup = 0.2366 liters

1 cup = 14.4375 cubic inches

1 cup = 8 fl oz.

1 cup = 0.5 pints (or 1 pint = 2 cups).

1 cup = 0.25 quarts (or 1 quart = 4 cups).

1 cup = 0.832674 imperial cups (UK)

What is a Milliliter?

A milliliter (mL) is a unit of volume in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a liter (1 mL = 0.001 L). It is equivalent to one cubic centimeter (cm³), as 1 ml = 1 cm³. It's used for small volumes and is part of the International System of Units (SI).

The term "milliliter" comes from the Latin words "mille," meaning "thousand," and "liter," which refers to a unit of volume. The term was introduced in France during the late 18th century as part of the metric system, based on the liter (defined as the volume of 1 kg of water at 4°C).

The milliliter is widely used in science, medicine, and everyday applications, such as measuring liquids and dosages (e.g., medication doses, beverage servings, or lab experiments).

Milliliters are used worldwide, except in the US, where customary units like cups are still prevalent in cooking.

In the US, it's used in scientific, medical, and nutritional contexts (e.g., on food labels).

1 milliliter (mL) in other equivalent measurements of volume

1 mL = 0.001 liters (L)

1 mL = 1 cubic centimeter (cm³)

1 mL = 0.0338 fluid ounces (fl oz)

1 mL = 0.0042 cups (US)

1 mL = 0.06102 cubic inches (in³)

1 mL = 0.067628 tablespoons (or 1 tbsp ≈ 14.7868 ml).

1 mL = 0.202884 teaspoons (or 1 tsp ≈ 4.92892 ml).

FAQ

How many cups are in a milliliter?

1 mL ≈ 0.0042 cups

How many milliliters are in a cup?

1 cup ≈ 236.6 mL

1 1/3 cup to mL

1.33 cups x 236.6 mL/cup ≈ 314.7 mL

1 1/4 cups to mL
1.25 cups x 236.6 mL/cup ≈ 295.8 mL

1/4 cup to mL
0.25 cups x 236.6 mL/cup ≈ 59.2 mL

1/3 cup to mL
0.33 cups x 236.6 mL/cup ≈ 78.1 mL

1.5 cups to mL
1.5 cups x 236.6 mL/cup ≈ 354.9 mL

60 mL to cups
60 mL ÷ 236.6 mL/cup ≈ 0.25 cups or 1/4 cup

Tip: Within the Commonwealth nation, your cup will likely be the metric cup, which measures 250mL.

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