Milliliters to Cups Converter
Convert milliliters to US cups instantly. Ideal for cooking, baking, coffee, and smoothies. Enter mL and get exact cups.
🧪 Quick Reference: 1 cup = 236.588 mL | 250 mL = 1.0567 cups | 100 mL = 0.4227 cups
Milliliters to Cups Calculator
Milliliters (mL)
Cups (cup)
🧮 Milliliters to Cups Conversion Guide (mL → cup)
Use this free milliliters to cups calculator to convert mL to cups for precise recipes, coffee brews, and beverages.
Formula and Quick Facts
- Milliliters to Cups: cups = mL ÷ 236.588
- Cups to Milliliters: mL = cups × 236.588
- US Customary Cup: 1 cup = 236.588 mL (exact, by definition)
Milliliters to Cups: Definition, Origin/History, Current Use, Examples
Definition
A milliliter (mL) is a metric unit for small liquid amounts, used worldwide in recipes, medicine, and science. A cup is a common unit of volume in North American cooking, equal to 236.588 milliliters. This tool converts milliliters to cups for baking, beverage recipes, and lab work.
Origin or History
The milliliter is derived from the liter, introduced in France in 1795. The cup originated from household utensils and was standardized in the 20th century. Converting milliliters to cups is essential for adapting metric recipes for American kitchens and scientific experiments.
Current Use
Milliliters are used globally for beverage bottles, medicine dosages, and lab measurements. Cups are used in the US and Canada for measuring ingredients in recipes. This converter is perfect for home bakers, baristas, and scientists working with international recipes or experiments.
Examples
- How many cups in 500 milliliters of juice? (Answer: 2.11 cups)
- Convert 750 milliliters of milk to cups for a pancake recipe. (Answer: 3.17 cups)
- How much is 100 milliliters of water in cups? (Answer: 0.42 cups)
- Recipe calls for 2 cups of broth—how many milliliters is that? (Answer: 473.18 mL)
This mL ↔ cup converter is perfect for quick, accurate kitchen conversions. Use US cup values for US recipes and metric cups for metric recipes.