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Cups to Milliliters Converter

Convert US cups to milliliters and milliliters to cups instantly. Bidirectional volume converter with formula and common values.

cup

Milliliters

591.47

mL

2.5 cup = 591.47 mL

mL = cups × 236.588

Cups to Milliliters: 1 cup equals 236.588 mL. To convert cups to milliliters, multiply by 236.588 (mL = cups × 236.588). For example, 10 cup = 2365.88 mL.

How to Convert Cups to Milliliters

To convert from cups to milliliters, multiply the value by 236.588. The conversion is linear, meaning doubling the input doubles the output.

Conversion Formula

  • Cups to Milliliters: mL = cups × 236.588
  • Milliliters to Cups: cups = mL ÷ 236.588

Cups to Milliliters Conversion Chart

Cups (cup)Milliliters (mL)
0.123.6588
0.2559.147
0.5118.294
1236.588
2473.176
3709.764
51182.94
102365.88
204731.76
255914.7
5011829.4
10023658.8
25059147
1000236588

Understanding the Units

What is a Cup?

The US legal cup equals exactly 240 milliliters; the US customary cup used in recipes is 236.5882365 milliliters.

Common contexts: cooking (US).

What is a Milliliter?

A milliliter equals one thousandth of a liter, or one cubic centimeter (1 mL = 1 cm³).

Common contexts: cooking, medicine, lab work.

Real-World Reference Points

Item Cups (cup) Milliliters (mL)
A teaspoon0.02115
A shot of espresso0.126830
A standard wine glass pour0.634150

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FAQ

How many milliliters are in a cup?

One US cup equals approximately 236.588 milliliters.

How do I convert cups to mL?

Multiply the number of cups by 236.588. For example, 2.3 cups × 236.588 = 544.15 mL.

Is a US cup the same as a metric cup?

No. A US cup is 236.588 mL while a metric cup is exactly 250 mL. This converter uses US cups.

How many cups are in a liter?

One liter equals approximately 4.227 US cups.

How many milliliters are in 1 cup?

1 cup equals 236.588 mL.

How do you convert cups to milliliters?

Multiply the cup value by 236.588. Formula: mL = cups × 236.588.

How many milliliters are in 5 cups?

5 cup = 1182.94 mL.

How do you convert milliliters back to cups?

Use the inverse formula: cups = mL ÷ 236.588. For example, 1 mL = 0.004227 cup.

What is the difference between Cup and Milliliter?

The US legal cup equals exactly 240 milliliters; the US customary cup used in recipes is 236.5882365 milliliters. A milliliter equals one thousandth of a liter, or one cubic centimeter (1 mL = 1 cm³).