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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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Quick conversions:

1 cup236⅝ milliliters
2 cups473⅛ milliliters
3 cups709¾ milliliters
4 cups946⅓ milliliters
5 cups1183 milliliters
10 cups2365⅞ milliliters

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

CupsMilliliters (ml)
¼ cups59 ml
cups78 ml
½ cups118 ml
cups156 ml
¾ cups177 ml
1 cup237 ml
1.5 cups355 ml
2 cups473 ml
2.5 cups591 ml
3 cups710 ml
4 cups946 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.

Common questions

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.