The Cups to ML Converter converts between US cups and milliliters — essential for cooking, baking, and international recipes. All calculations happen locally in your browser. Whether you are baking a cake from an American recipe, measuring liquids for a science experiment, or portioning drinks, converting between cups and milliliters ensures accurate measurements every time.
How to Use
- 1Enter a value: Type the cup or ml amount in the "From" field.
- 2Select direction: Choose cup or ml as your starting unit.
- 3Read result: Converted value appears instantly. Use ↕ to swap.
The Formula
Note: Metric cup = 250 ml. This converter uses the US standard (236.588 ml).
Real-World Applications
2 cups flour = 473 ml. Follow US recipes with metric tools.
1/2 cup = 118 ml. Precision matters in baking.
500 ml milk = 2.1 cups. Convert international recipes.
Scale recipes up/down easily with accurate conversions.
How the Conversion Works
One US cup equals 236.588 milliliters. The converter multiplies cups by 236.588 to get milliliters, and divides milliliters by 236.588 to get cups. The formula is shown with each result, making it easy to understand. Adjustable precision from 2 to 8 decimal places gives you flexibility for different use cases.
Quick Reference Tips
A cup is roughly 240 ml for quick mental estimates. Standard measurements: 1/4 cup = 60 ml, 1/3 cup = 80 ml, 1/2 cup = 120 ml, 1 cup = 240 ml. For baking, always use exact measurements for best results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Multiply by 236.588. Example: 2 cups × 236.588 = 473.176 ml.
US cup (236.588 ml). A metric cup is 250 ml — slightly different.
1/2 cup = approximately 118.294 ml.
Yes. All calculations happen locally in your browser. No data is sent anywhere.
1 US cup = 236.588 ml. Many recipes round to 240 ml for simplicity.
1/2 US cup = 118.294 ml, approximately 120 ml in most recipes.
Yes, UK imperial cups are 284 ml. This converter uses the US standard cup (236.588 ml).
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