Cups to ML Converter
Convert cups to milliliters (ml) instantly. 1 cup = 236.6 ml.
Cups to Milliliters Converter
Convert between cups and milliliters
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How to Convert Cups to Milliliters
To convert cups to milliliters, multiply the number of cups by 236.6 (the number of ml in one US cup).
ml = cups × 236.6
For example, to convert 2 cups to ml: 2 × 236.6 = 473 ml
Cups to Milliliters Conversion Chart
| Cups | Milliliters (ml) |
|---|---|
| ¼ cups | 59 ml |
| ⅓ cups | 78 ml |
| ½ cups | 118 ml |
| ⅔ cups | 156 ml |
| ¾ cups | 177 ml |
| 1 cup | 237 ml |
| 1.5 cups | 355 ml |
| 2 cups | 473 ml |
| 2.5 cups | 591 ml |
| 3 cups | 710 ml |
| 4 cups | 946 ml |
Cup Measurement Variations
Cup measurements vary around the world. Here are the different cup sizes you may encounter:
- US cup: 236.6 ml (most common in American recipes)
- US legal cup: 240 ml (used for nutrition labeling)
- Metric cup: 250 ml (used in Australia, Canada)
- Imperial cup: 284 ml (historical, rarely used)
- Japanese cup: 200 ml
This converter uses the US cup (236.6 ml), which is the standard in most American cookbooks and recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ml in a cup?
One US cup equals 236.588 milliliters (often rounded to 237ml or 240ml). A metric cup, used in Australia, is 250ml.
How do I convert cups to ml?
Multiply the number of cups by 236.6 to get milliliters. For example, 2 cups × 236.6 = 473.2ml. Or use our converter for instant results.
Is 250ml equal to 1 cup?
250ml is equal to 1 metric cup (used in Australia and some other countries). A US cup is slightly smaller at 236.6ml, so 250ml is about 1.06 US cups.
How many ml is half a cup?
Half a US cup is approximately 118ml (118.3ml to be precise). For metric cups, half is exactly 125ml.
What is the difference between US and metric cups?
A US cup is 236.6ml, while a metric cup (used in Australia and some Commonwealth countries) is exactly 250ml. When following recipes, check which cup measurement is being used.