Cups to Milliliters Converter
Quickly convert US customary cups to milliliters and other common volume units. Whether you are adapting a recipe or measuring ingredients, this tool provides exact conversions based on the internationally recognized US cup definition.
The US customary cup is defined as exactly 236.588 milliliters. This converter uses that precise value to give you accurate results for cooking, baking, and scientific measurements.
Conversion formulas
- Milliliters = Cups × 236.588
- Liters = Cups × 0.236588
- Fluid Ounces = Cups × 8
- Tablespoons = Cups × 16
Quick Reference Table
| Cups | mL | Liters | fl oz | tbsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 59.15 | 0.0591 | 2 | 4 |
| 1/2 | 118.29 | 0.1183 | 4 | 8 |
| 1 | 236.59 | 0.2366 | 8 | 16 |
| 2 | 473.18 | 0.4732 | 16 | 32 |
| 4 | 946.35 | 0.9464 | 32 | 64 |
Note that the US cup differs from the metric cup (250 mL) and the Imperial cup (284.131 mL). This converter uses the US customary cup, which is the standard in American recipes.