Milliliters to cups converter.
Convert metric milliliters to US customary cups for precise cooking and baking measurements.
Common milliliter to cup conversions.
Based on US Customary cups (236.59 mL = 1 cup).
| Milliliters (mL) | Cups (Decimal) | Cups (Fraction) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 mL | 0.06 cups | 1 tbsp |
| 30 mL | 0.13 cups | 2 tbsp |
| 45 mL | 0.19 cups | 3 tbsp |
| 60 mL | 0.25 cups | ¼ cup |
| 80 mL | 0.34 cups | ⅓ cup |
| 120 mL | 0.51 cups | ½ cup |
| 160 mL | 0.68 cups | ⅔ cup |
| 180 mL | 0.76 cups | ¾ cup |
| 237 mL | 1.00 cups | 1 cup |
| 355 mL | 1.50 cups | 1½ cups |
| 473 mL | 2.00 cups | 2 cups |
| 500 mL | 2.11 cups | 2 cups |
| 750 mL | 3.17 cups | 3 cups |
| 1000 mL | 4.23 cups | 4 cups |
How to convert milliliters to cups.
Cups = Milliliters ÷ 236.59For example: if a recipe calls for 355 mL of liquid:
355 ÷ 236.59 = 1.5 cups.
Metric cups vs US cups.
Used in the United States. Standard in most American recipes.
Used in Australia, UK, and NZ. Slightly larger than US cup.
Frequently asked questions.
Common questions about this conversion.
How many cups is 236 mL?
236 mL equals exactly 1 US customary cup (236.59 mL). This is the standard cup measurement used in American recipes.
How many mL in a cup?
There are 236.59 mL in 1 US customary cup. Metric cups (used in Australia and UK) are 250 mL.
Is 500 mL the same as 2 cups?
Not exactly. 500 mL equals approximately 2.11 US cups. Two US cups equal 473 mL. The difference matters in precise baking.
How do I convert mL to cups without a calculator?
Divide the mL amount by 236.59. For quick estimates: divide by 240 for a close approximation. For example, 480 mL ÷ 240 = 2 cups.