ML to Cups Converter

Convert milliliters to US cups instantly, and cups back to milliliters. Based on 1 US customary cup = 236.5882365 mL.

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Result
0.004227 Cups (US)
Conversion
1 Milliliters (mL) = 0.004227 Cups (US)

Convert milliliters to US cups and back when a recipe lists cups but your jug reads in mL. Type the number of milliliters and read the result in cups. The swap button reverses the direction.

How this is calculated

This uses the US customary cup, defined as 236.5882365 milliliters. Milliliters are divided by that value to get cups and cups are multiplied by it to get milliliters. A US legal cup is 240 mL and a metric cup is 250 mL, so match your recipe's system when it matters.

How to use

  1. Enter the number of milliliters.
  2. Keep the direction on mL to cups, or press Swap units for cups to mL.
  3. Read the result in cups.

Examples

  • A jug: 250 mL = 1.056688 cup
  • One cup check: 236.588237 mL = 1 cup
  • Cups to mL: 2 cup = 473.176473 mL

FAQ

How many cups is 250 mL?
About 1.056688 US customary cups, since one cup is 236.5882365 mL.
How do I convert mL to cups?
Divide the number of milliliters by 236.5882365. For example, 500 mL is about 2.11 cups.

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