mL to Cups Converter
Convert milliliters to US cups, metric cups and imperial cups, plus fluid ounces, tablespoons, teaspoons and liters. Exact definitions, show-your-work math, and a quick reference table.
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Milliliters to cups calculator
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= 48 tsp
= 8 fl oz
= 236.5882365 mL
= 1.056688 US cups
= 8.453506 fl oz
= 1.20095 US cups
= 10 imperial fl oz
Quick reference table: mL to cups
| Milliliters | US cups | Metric cups | Imperial cups |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 mL | 0.1057 | 0.1 | 0.088 |
| 50 mL | 0.2113 | 0.2 | 0.176 |
| 75 mL | 0.317 | 0.3 | 0.264 |
| 100 mL | 0.4227 | 0.4 | 0.352 |
| 125 mL | 0.5283 | 0.5 | 0.4399 |
| 150 mL | 0.634 | 0.6 | 0.5279 |
| 200 mL | 0.8454 | 0.8 | 0.7039 |
| 250 mL | 1.0567 | 1 | 0.8799 |
| 500 mL | 2.1134 | 2 | 1.7598 |
| 1000 mL | 4.2268 | 4 | 3.5195 |
Worked examples
1. 250 mL to US cups
250 / 236.5882365 = 1.056688 US cups. A 250 mL measuring cup is just over one US cup.
2. 2 US cups back to milliliters
2 x 236.5882365 = 473.176473 mL. To convert cups back to ml, multiply by 236.5882365.
3. 500 mL to tablespoons (recipe scaling)
500 / 14.78676478125 = 33.814023 tbsp. Handy when a recipe lists ml but you only have a tablespoon.
4. 1 liter to imperial cups (old UK recipe)
1000 / 284.130625 = 3.519508 imperial cups. About 3 and a half imperial cups.
Which tool do you need?
ml-to-cups (this tool): start from milliliters and compare US, metric and imperial cups side by side. The cups hub.
cups-to-quarts-converter (#862): converts cups to quarts and back (US, imperial, US dry). Milliliters appear there only as a readout, not as input.
l-to-gal (#929): converts liters, milliliters, gallons, fluid ounces and quarts. Has no cups at all.
Frequently asked questions
How many cups is 100 ml?
100 ml = 0.4226752838 US cups, so a little under half a US cup. In metric cups (250 ml) it is exactly 0.4, and in imperial cups (284.130625 ml) it is 0.3519507973.
What is the formula to convert ml to cups?
Divide milliliters by the cup size: US cups = ml / 236.5882365, metric cups = ml / 250, imperial cups = ml / 284.130625. To go back, multiply: ml = cups x cup size.
How many ml are in 1 US cup?
Exactly 236.5882365 ml (8 x 29.5735295625 ml). For everyday cooking, 236.59 ml or about 237 ml is close enough.
How many ml are in 1 metric cup?
Exactly 250 ml. Metric cups are used in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and most international recipes.
How many ml are in 1 imperial cup?
284.130625 ml (often rounded to 284.131 ml), which is 10 imperial fluid ounces. Imperial cups are used in older UK recipes.
What is the difference between a US cup, a metric cup and an imperial cup?
A US cup holds 236.5882365 ml, a metric cup holds 250 ml (1.056688 US cups), and an imperial cup holds 284.130625 ml (1.20095 US cups). Mixing them up changes a recipe by up to 20%.
How many tablespoons are in 1 cup?
16 tablespoons in 1 US cup, and 48 teaspoons (since 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons). In milliliters: 16 x 14.78676478125 ml = 236.5882365 ml exactly.
How many fluid ounces are in 1 cup?
8 US fluid ounces in 1 US cup. 8 x 29.5735295625 ml = 236.5882365 ml. That is also 2 sticks of butter in volume, handy for baking.
How many cups is 250 ml?
250 ml = 1.056688 US cups (about 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon), exactly 1 metric cup, and 0.879877 imperial cups.
How many cups is 500 ml?
500 ml = 2.113376 US cups, exactly 2 metric cups, and 1.759754 imperial cups.
How many cups is 1 liter?
1 liter (1000 ml) = 4.226753 US cups, exactly 4 metric cups, and 3.519508 imperial cups.
How many cups is 50 ml?
50 ml = 0.211338 US cups, which is 3.3814022702 tablespoons or 10.1442068105 teaspoons.
Is 1 imperial cup the same as 1 US cup?
No. 1 imperial cup (284.130625 ml) = 1.20095 US cups. An imperial cup is about 20% bigger than a US cup.
Which nrtechstudio tool should I use for cup conversions?
Use this tool (ml-to-cups) when your starting point is milliliters or you want US, metric and imperial cups side by side. Use cups-to-quarts-converter (#862) for cups to quarts, and l-to-gal (#929) for liters, gallons and quarts without cups.
How accurate is this converter?
Conversions use the exact definitions: 236.5882365 ml per US cup, 250 ml per metric cup, 284.130625 ml per imperial cup. Displayed values are rounded to your chosen precision; the underlying math is exact double-precision, verified against a Decimal oracle.
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