Cups to Milliliters Converter
Convert US cups to milliliters instantly. Perfect for cooking, baking, coffee, smoothies, and more. Enter cups and get exact mL.
🧪 Quick Conversion: 1 cup = 236.588 mL | 0.5 cup = 118.294 mL | 2 cups = 473.176 mL
Cups to Milliliters Calculator
Cups (cup)
Milliliters (mL)
Cups to Milliliters Examples
1 cup = 236.588 mL
1 US cup = 236.588 milliliters
0.5 cup = 118.294 mL
Half cup in milliliters
2 cups = 473.176 mL
Two cups in milliliters
250 mL = 1.056688 cups
Milliliters to cups example
100 mL = 0.422675 cups
100 mL in cups
🧮 Cups to Milliliters Conversion Guide (cup → mL)
Use this free cups to milliliters calculator for quick kitchen measurements. Ideal for recipes, meal prep, coffee brewing, and smoothies.
Formula and Quick Facts
- Cups to Milliliters: mL = cup × 236.588
- Milliliters to Cups: cup = mL ÷ 236.588
- US Customary Cup: 1 cup = 236.588 mL (exact, by definition)
Cups to Milliliters: Definition, Origin/History, Current Use, Examples
Definition
A cup is a common unit of volume in North American cooking, equal to 236.588 milliliters. A milliliter (mL) is a metric unit for small liquid amounts, used worldwide in recipes, medicine, and science. This tool converts cups to milliliters for baking, beverage recipes, and lab work.
Origin or History
The cup originated from household utensils and was standardized in the 20th century. The milliliter is derived from the liter, introduced in France in 1795. Converting cups to milliliters is essential for adapting American recipes for metric kitchens and scientific experiments.
Current Use
Cups are used in the US and Canada for measuring ingredients in recipes. Milliliters are used globally for beverage bottles, medicine dosages, and lab measurements. This converter is perfect for home bakers, baristas, and scientists working with international recipes or experiments.
Examples
- How many milliliters in 3 cups of coffee? (Answer: 710.76 mL)
- Convert 2.5 cups of milk to milliliters for a cake recipe. (Answer: 591.47 mL)
- How much is 1 cup of water in milliliters? (Answer: 236.59 mL)
- Recipe calls for 500 milliliters of juice—how many cups is that? (Answer: 2.11 cups)
Whether you are following a recipe or brewing coffee, this cup ↔ mL converter gives instant, accurate results. For best precision, use US cups for US recipes and metric cups for metric recipes.