Ml to Cups Converter
Convert millilitres to cups with our free tool. Handy for converting metric recipes to cup measurements.
Formula
cups = ml ÷ 236.588
Common Conversions
How to Convert Millilitres to Cups
1 cup (US) = 240 ml. Divide millilitres by 240 to get cups. So 480 ml ÷ 240 = 2 cups. UK metric cups are 250 ml so divide by 250 if working with UK recipes specifically. Most published recipes globally use the 240 ml US cup standard.
Useful when reading European recipes that specify volumes in ml/L and you're more comfortable with cups, or when scaling recipes proportionally. A 750 ml batch ÷ 240 = 3.13 cups, useful for figuring out cup-based equivalent.
Common Millilitres to Cups Conversions
| Millilitres | Cups (US) |
|---|---|
| 50 ml | 0.21 cup |
| 100 ml | 0.42 cup |
| 120 ml | 0.5 cup |
| 240 ml | 1 cup |
| 360 ml | 1.5 cups |
| 480 ml | 2 cups |
| 720 ml | 3 cups |
| 1000 ml (1 L) | 4.17 cups |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cups in a litre?
About 4.17 US cups per litre, or exactly 4 metric cups (250 ml each). Quick mental: 1 L ≈ 4 cups + a splash.
Why are cup sizes different by region?
Tradition. US adopted 8 fl oz = 236.6 ml ≈ 240 ml standard. UK and Australia later defined the 'metric cup' as a clean 250 ml. The historical UK imperial cup was 284 ml. Always check which 'cup' a recipe means if precision matters.
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