Convert cups to milliliters instantly. Enter any cup value and get the exact ml equivalent, plus the formula and a full reference table.
The conversion factor is derived from SI base values:
This uses the US customary cup (236.588 ml). The metric cup = 250 ml; the UK cup = 284 ml.
| Cups (cup) | Milliliters (ml) |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 59.147 ml |
| ½ cup | 118.29 ml |
| ¾ cup | 177.44 ml |
| 1 cup | 236.59 ml |
| 1½ cups | 354.88 ml |
| 2 cups | 473.18 ml |
| 3 cups | 709.76 ml |
| 4 cups | 946.35 ml |
| 6 cups | 1419.5 ml |
| 8 cups | 1892.7 ml |
1 US cup = 236.588 ml. This is the standard US customary cup definition, equal to exactly 8 US fluid ounces.
2 cups = 2 × 236.588 = 473.18 ml. This is equivalent to 1 US pint (16 fl oz).
No. The US customary cup = 236.588 ml, while the metric cup = 250 ml exactly. The difference is about 5.7%, which can matter in precise baking recipes.
500 ml ÷ 236.588 = 2.113 US cups. Use the reverse converter to convert ml to cups directly.
The US cup is defined as exactly 8 US fluid ounces, which is 236.5882365 ml. Cooking measurements in the US use cups and tablespoons; most other countries use grams and milliliters.