mL to Cups Converter
Convert milliliters or millilitres to cups while choosing the cup standard used by your recipe or source. Cup sizes are not universal, so selecting the correct standard matters.
Quick conversion table
| Milliliters | US Customary Cups |
|---|---|
| 15 mL | 0.0634 US cup |
| 30 mL | 0.1268 US cup |
| 50 mL | 0.2113 US cup |
| 60 mL | 0.2536 US cup |
| 100 mL | 0.4227 US cup |
| 120 mL | 0.5072 US cup |
| 125 mL | 0.5283 US cup |
| 180 mL | 0.7608 US cup |
| 200 mL | 0.8454 US cup |
| 236.5882365 mL | 1 US cup |
| 240 mL | 1.0144 US cup |
| 250 mL | 1.0567 US cup |
| 500 mL | 2.1134 US cup |
| 1000 mL | 4.2268 US cup |
How to use the mL to Cups Converter
- Choose the cup standard: US customary, US legal, metric or Imperial.
- Enter the volume in milliliters.
- The converter divides the milliliter value by the selected cup size.
- Choose the number of decimal places to display.
- Use quick values for common cooking and baking measurements.
- Copy the result or use Swap to convert cups back to milliliters.
Examples
250 mL to US customary cups
250 mL is approximately 1.05669 US customary cups.
240 mL to US customary cups
240 mL is approximately 1.01442 US customary cups.
250 mL to metric cups
250 mL equals exactly 1 metric cup.
500 mL to metric cups
500 mL equals exactly 2 metric cups.
100 mL to US customary cups
100 mL is approximately 0.42268 US customary cups.
Frequently asked questions
How many mL are in one US customary cup?
One US customary cup equals approximately 236.5882365 milliliters.
How many mL are in one metric cup?
One metric cup equals exactly 250 milliliters.
Why do some recipes say one cup is 240 mL?
Some cooking references use 240 mL as a convenient rounded household equivalent. That is different from the US customary cup value of about 236.588 mL.
Is 250 mL equal to one cup?
It is exactly one metric cup. In US customary cups, 250 mL is approximately 1.0567 cups.
Are US and metric cups the same size?
No. A metric cup is 250 mL, while a US customary cup is approximately 236.588 mL.
Which cup standard should I use?
Use the standard specified by the recipe or source. If none is given, consider the country and measuring system used by that recipe.
Can I convert cups back to mL?
Yes. Use Swap or open the Cups to mL Converter.
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