US Cups to Milliliters
One US cup equals 236.588236 milliliters.
Milliliters = US cups ÷ 0.0042267528
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US Cups to Milliliters Calculator
1 Cups = 236.5882365 Milliliters
How to Convert US Cups to Milliliters
Formula:
Milliliters = US cups ÷ 0.0042267528
Worked example:
1.5 US cups ÷ 0.0042267528 = 354.8824 milliliters
US Cups to Milliliters Conversion Table
| cup | ml |
|---|---|
| 0.125 | 29.5735 |
| 0.15 | 35.4882 |
| 0.2 | 47.3176 |
| 0.25 | 59.1471 |
| 0.3 | 70.9765 |
| 0.333 | 78.7839 |
| 0.4 | 94.6353 |
| 0.5 | 118.2941 |
| 0.6 | 141.9529 |
| 0.667 | 157.8044 |
| 0.7 | 165.6118 |
| 0.75 | 177.4412 |
| 0.8 | 189.2706 |
| 0.9 | 212.9294 |
| 1 | 236.5882 |
| 1.5 | 354.8824 |
| 2 | 473.1765 |
| 2.5 | 591.4706 |
| 3 | 709.7647 |
| 4 | 946.3529 |
| 5 | 1182.9412 |
| 6 | 1419.5294 |
| 7 | 1656.1177 |
| 7.5 | 1774.4118 |
| 8 | 1892.7059 |
| 9 | 2129.2941 |
| 10 | 2365.8824 |
About This Conversion
Cups to milliliters is the single most error-prone conversion in cooking, because "cup" is not one unit. A US customary cup is 236.59 ml, a US legal cup used on nutrition labels is 240 ml, a metric cup is 250 ml, and an old imperial cup is 284 ml.
This converter uses the US customary cup of 236.59 ml, which is what American recipes mean. Across a recipe calling for four cups, the difference between that and a 250 ml metric cup is 54 ml, over three tablespoons, which is enough to change the texture of a batter or dough.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ml is 1 cup?
A US customary cup is 236.59 ml. A metric cup is 250 ml and a US legal cup is 240 ml.
How many ml is half a cup?
Half a US cup is 118.29 ml.
Which cup do American recipes mean?
The US customary cup of 236.59 ml, though many cookbooks round it to 240 ml.
Does a cup of flour weigh the same as a cup of water?
No. A cup is a volume. A cup of water is about 237 g while a cup of flour is roughly 120 to 130 g.