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Ml to Cups Converter

The Ml to Cups Converter converts milliliters to US customary cups and back. One US cup equals 236.588 mL. This is the standard cup used in American recipes. Related: Ml to Teaspoon Converter, Ml to Tablespoon Converter, and Cooking Converter.

$$\text{cups} = \frac{\text{mL}}{236.588}$$

$$\text{mL} = \text{cups} \times 236.588$$

Based on the US legal cup definition of $236.588\,\text{mL}$ per cup.

How many mL are in 1 cup?

One US cup equals 236.588 mL. Metric recipes often round this to 240 mL, but the legal US cup is 236.588 mL.

How do I convert 500 mL to cups?

Divide by 236.588: 500 mL ≈ 2.11 cups.

Is a US cup the same as a metric cup?

No. A metric cup is 250 mL, while a US cup is 236.588 mL. Always check which cup measure your recipe uses.

How many cups are in 1 liter?

One liter (1000 mL) equals about 4.23 US cups ($1000 \div 236.588$).

Can I convert cups to tablespoons?

Yes. One US cup equals 16 tablespoons. Use our Ml to Tablespoon Converter for direct mL conversions.

Does this tool use US or UK cups?

This tool uses the US customary cup (236.588 mL). UK imperial cups differ and are not included here.