Milliliter to US Cup (mL to cup)
Convert mL to cup — Volume converter
1 milliliter = 0.00422675 US cups.
The milliliter (mL) is a small metric volume unit; the US cup equals 236.588 mL. To convert milliliters to US cups, multiply by 0.00422675 — or divide by 236.588.
Cup sizes vary by region, which trips people up in recipes: the US customary cup is 236.6 mL, the US "legal" cup is 240 mL, and a metric cup is 250 mL. This converter uses the US customary cup. So 250 mL is about 1.06 US cups.
1 mL = 0.0042267571 cup
Milliliter to US Cup formula
1 Milliliter = 0.0042267571 cup
Worked examples
- 25 mL = 0.10566893 cup
- 100 mL = 0.42267571 cup
Common uses
- Converting recipe liquid amounts from mL to cups
- Scaling drinks and batch cooking
- Reading metric packaging in US cup measures
Milliliter to US Cup conversion table
| Milliliter (mL) | US Cup (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0042267571 |
| 2 | 0.0084535141 |
| 3 | 0.01268027 |
| 5 | 0.02113379 |
| 8 | 0.03381406 |
| 10 | 0.04226757 |
| 12 | 0.05072108 |
| 15 | 0.06340136 |
| 20 | 0.08453514 |
| 25 | 0.10566893 |
| 50 | 0.21133785 |
| 100 | 0.42267571 |
| 250 | 1.056689 |
| 500 | 2.113379 |
| 1000 | 4.226757 |
Frequently asked questions
How many milliliters are in a US cup?
One US customary cup equals 236.588 milliliters.
What is 250 ml in cups?
250 mL = 1.06 US cups. (A metric cup, by contrast, is exactly 250 mL.)
What is 500 ml in cups?
500 mL = 2.11 US cups.
Why are there different cup sizes?
The US customary cup (236.6 mL), US legal cup (240 mL), and metric cup (250 mL) are all in use. This tool uses the US customary cup.