Cups to Milliliters Converter
Convert cups to milliliters instantly with precise calculations. Perfect for cooking, baking, and international recipe conversions.
📊 Quick Reference
¼ cup
≈ 59.15 mL
½ cup
≈ 118.29 mL
1 cup
≈ 236.59 mL
2 cups
≈ 473.18 mL
4 cups
≈ 946.35 mL
💡 How to Use This Tool
Convert cups to milliliters instantly with our easy-to-use converter. Follow these simple steps:
Enter Cups
Type the cup value you want to convert in the input field.
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The equivalent value in milliliters appears instantly as you type.
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Reference Table
Use the quick reference section for common conversions.
📖 About Cups to Milliliters Converter
What is Cups to Milliliters Conversion?
Converting cups to milliliters is essential when following recipes from different countries. The US customary system uses cups, while most of the world uses the metric system with milliliters.
The Conversion Formula
One US cup equals exactly 236.588 milliliters. Therefore:
Milliliters = Cups × 236.588
For example, 2 cups × 236.588 = 473.176 mL.
Common Use Cases
- Cooking & Baking: Converting recipe measurements between US and metric units
- International Recipes: Following recipes from countries using metric measurements
- Beverage Preparation: Measuring liquid ingredients accurately
- Nutrition Tracking: Converting serving sizes for dietary calculations
- Laboratory & Science: Precise liquid measurements for experiments
Quick Reference Table
| Cups | Milliliters |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 59.15 mL |
| ½ cup | 118.29 mL |
| 1 cup | 236.59 mL |
| 2 cups | 473.18 mL |
| 4 cups | 946.35 mL |
Types of Cups
Note that cup measurements can vary by region:
- US Cup: 236.588 mL (used in this converter)
- Metric Cup: 250 mL (used in Australia, Canada, New Zealand)
- Imperial Cup: 284.131 mL (historically used in UK)
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