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Cups to Milliliters Converter

Convert US cups to milliliters and milliliters to cups instantly. Bidirectional volume converter with formula and common values.

Cups to Milliliters: 1 cup equals 236.588236 mL. To convert cups to milliliters, multiply by 236.588236 (mL = cups × 236.5882365). For example, 10 cup = 2365.882365 mL.

2.5 cup = 591.5 mL

mL = cups × 236.5882365

How to Convert Cups to Milliliters

To convert from cups to milliliters, multiply the value by 236.588236. The conversion is linear, meaning doubling the input doubles the output.

Conversion Formula

  • Cups to Milliliters: mL = cups × 236.5882365
  • Milliliters to Cups: cups = mL ÷ 236.5882365
Cups to Milliliters conversion scale — a dual ruler showing 1 cup equals 236.5882 mL.
Cups to Milliliters conversion scale (cup to mL).

Cups to Milliliters Conversion Chart

Cups (cup)Milliliters (mL)
0.123.658824
0.2559.147059
0.5118.294118
1236.588236
2473.176473
3709.764709
51182.941182
102365.882365
204731.76473
255914.705912
5011829.411825
10023658.82365
25059147.059125
1000236588.2365

Understanding the Units

What is a Cup?

The US legal cup equals exactly 240 milliliters; the US customary cup used in recipes is 236.5882365 milliliters.

Common contexts: cooking (US).

What is a Milliliter?

A milliliter equals one thousandth of a liter, or one cubic centimeter (1 mL = 1 cm³).

Common contexts: cooking, medicine, lab work.

Real-World Reference Points

Item Cups (cup) Milliliters (mL)
A teaspoon0.02115
A shot of espresso0.126830
A standard wine glass pour0.634150

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FAQ

How many milliliters are in a cup?

One US cup equals approximately 236.588 milliliters.

How do I convert cups to mL?

Multiply the number of cups by 236.588. For example, 2.3 cups × 236.588 = 544.15 mL.

Is a US cup the same as a metric cup?

No. A US cup is 236.588 mL while a metric cup is exactly 250 mL. This converter uses US cups.

How many cups are in a liter?

One liter equals approximately 4.227 US cups.

How many milliliters are in 1 cup?

1 cup equals 236.588236 mL.

How do you convert cups to milliliters?

Multiply the cup value by 236.588236. Formula: mL = cups × 236.5882365.

How many milliliters are in 5 cups?

5 cup = 1182.941182 mL.

How do you convert milliliters back to cups?

Use the inverse formula: cups = mL ÷ 236.5882365. For example, 1 mL = 0.004227 cup.

What is the difference between Cup and Milliliter?

The US legal cup equals exactly 240 milliliters; the US customary cup used in recipes is 236.5882365 milliliters. A milliliter equals one thousandth of a liter, or one cubic centimeter (1 mL = 1 cm³).