1 Liter to Cups
1 liter (1000 ml) is 4.23 US cups (just under 4¼ cups). In metric cups (250 ml) it is 4 cups.
1 liter is
4¼ cups
4.23 US cups · 4 cups in metric cups · 1000 ml
To measure 1 liter
4¼ cups
What 1 liter weighs
| Ingredient | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 998 g | 35.2 oz |
| Milk | 1036 g | 36.5 oz |
| All-Purpose Flour | 528 g | 18.6 oz |
| Granulated Sugar | 845 g | 29.8 oz |
| Vegetable Oil | 921 g | 32.5 oz |
US cups, filled level (dry ingredients spooned in); weights reviewed August 15, 2026. Every ingredient’s weight per cup · How we calculate
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Questions
How many cups is 1 liter?
1 liter (1000 ml) is 4.23 US cups (just under 4¼ cups). In metric cups (250 ml) it is 4 cups.
How do I measure 1 liter with cups and spoons?
Use 4¼ cups. Level each cup and spoon with a knife.
How much does 1 liter weigh?
It depends on what fills it: 1 liter of water weighs 998 g, of all-purpose flour 528 g and of granulated sugar 845 g.
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