Liters to Cups Converter

Convert liters to cups instantly. 1 liter = 4.23 cups.

Liters to Cups Converter

Convert between liters and cups

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Quick conversions:

1 liter4¼ cups
2 liters8½ cups
3 liters12⅔ cups
4 liters16⅞ cups
5 liters21⅛ cups
10 liters42¼ cups

How to Convert Liters to Cups

To convert liters to cups, multiply the number of liters by 4.227 (the number of US cups in one liter).

cups = liters × 4.227

For example, to convert 2 liters to cups: 2 × 4.227 = 8.45 cups

Liters to Cups Conversion Chart

Liters (L)Cups (fraction)Cups (decimal)
0.25 L1 cups1.06 cups
0.5 L2⅛ cups2.11 cups
0.75 L3⅛ cups3.17 cups
1 L4¼ cups4.23 cups
1.5 L6⅓ cups6.34 cups
2 L8½ cups8.45 cups
2.5 L10⅝ cups10.57 cups
3 L12⅔ cups12.68 cups
4 L16⅞ cups16.91 cups
5 L21⅛ cups21.13 cups

Metric to US Volume Conversions

When converting between metric and US measurements, here are some helpful equivalents:

  • 1 liter = 4.23 US cups
  • 1 liter = 4 metric cups (250ml each)
  • 1 liter = 33.8 fluid ounces
  • 1 liter = 2.11 pints
  • 1 liter = 1.06 quarts

For approximate conversions: 1 liter is about 4 cups, and 4 liters is about 1 gallon (actually 1.06 gallons).

Frequently Asked Questions

One liter equals approximately 4.23 US cups. For practical purposes, you can consider 1 liter to be about 4¼ cups.

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