Cups to Milliliters Converter

How Do I Convert Cups to Milliliters?

Enter a measurement in cups and the tool instantly shows the equivalent in milliliters, liters, fluid ounces, and tablespoons. One US cup equals exactly 236.588 mL. You can also enter milliliters to convert back to cups. Results update as you type.

Why Is Cups-to-ML Conversion Important for Cooking?

Recipes from the US use cups as the standard volume measurement, while recipes from Europe, Asia, and most other regions use milliliters and liters. Converting between these systems accurately is essential for following international recipes, especially in baking where precise measurements directly affect the outcome.

What Is the Difference Between US Cups and Metric Cups?

A US customary cup is 236.588 mL, while a metric cup (used in Australia) is exactly 250 mL. A US legal cup, used for nutrition labeling, is exactly 240 mL. This tool uses the US customary cup. Be aware of which cup measure your recipe uses, as the 14 mL difference between US and metric cups can matter in precise baking.

Can I Convert Other Cooking Measurements?

This tool focuses on cups to milliliters but also shows tablespoons and fluid ounces. For other conversions, use our unit converter tools for weight (kg to lbs) and temperature (Celsius to Fahrenheit) to cover all your cooking needs.

What Are Standard Cooking Measurement Equivalents?

In US cooking: 1 tablespoon = 14.79 mL, 1 fluid ounce = 29.57 mL, 1 cup = 236.59 mL (or 16 tablespoons), 1 pint = 473.18 mL (2 cups), 1 quart = 946.35 mL (4 cups), and 1 gallon = 3,785.41 mL (16 cups). For quick reference, a standard US cup is just under 250 mL. Memorizing that 1 cup is roughly 240 mL covers most cooking needs with acceptable accuracy.