Cups to Milliliters Conversion Chart
Quick Answer
1 cup = 236.588 mL
Formula: Milliliter = Cup (US) x 236.588
Quick values
Standards and method
Values are calculated from the shared conversion-factor library. Exact defined relationships are preserved; displayed results are rounded only for readability.
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Printable cups to milliliters conversion chart
US cups, spoons and fluid ounces in millilitres, with UK equivalents. Includes the exact definition, formulas, a worked example and sources. Conversion values are checked against the defining constants, and reference data is cited to its source, before the PDF is published.
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Cups to Milliliters Conversion Table
| Cup (US) (cup) | Milliliter (mL) |
|---|---|
| 0.125 cup | 29.5735 mL |
| 0.25 cup | 59.1471 mL |
| 0.5 cup | 118.294 mL |
| 0.75 cup | 177.441 mL |
| 1 cup | 236.588 mL |
| 1.25 cup | 295.735 mL |
| 1.5 cup | 354.882 mL |
| 2 cup | 473.176 mL |
| 2.5 cup | 591.471 mL |
| 3 cup | 709.765 mL |
| 4 cup | 946.353 mL |
| 5 cup | 1182.94 mL |
| 6 cup | 1419.53 mL |
| 8 cup | 1892.71 mL |
Values are calculated from the shared conversion-factor library. Exact defined relationships are preserved; displayed results are rounded only for readability.
Full cups to milliliters conversion chart
US cups, spoons and fluid ounces in millilitres, with UK equivalents. These are the same tables as the printable PDF. For: Cooks and bakers using US recipes.
- Exact definition
- 1 US cup = 236.588 236 5 mL (½ US pint, exact)
- Formula
- mL = US cups × 236.588
- Reverse
- US cups = mL ÷ 236.588
- Worked example
- ¾ cup × 236.588 = 177.4 mL
- Rounding
- Millilitres are rounded to 1 decimal place. Many recipes round 1 cup to 240 mL; metric cups are 250 mL.
US cups
| Cups | Millilitres (mL) | US fluid ounces (US fl oz) | US tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⅛ | 29.6 | 1 | 2 |
| ¼ | 59.1 | 2 | 4 |
| ⅓ | 78.9 | 2.67 | 5.3 |
| ⅜ | 88.7 | 3 | 6 |
| ½ | 118.3 | 4 | 8 |
| ⅝ | 147.9 | 5 | 10 |
| ⅔ | 157.7 | 5.33 | 10.7 |
| ¾ | 177.4 | 6 | 12 |
| ⅞ | 207.0 | 7 | 14 |
| 1 | 236.6 | 8 | 16 |
| 1 ¼ | 295.7 | 10 | 20 |
| 1 ½ | 354.9 | 12 | 24 |
| 1 ¾ | 414.0 | 14 | 28 |
| 2 | 473.2 | 16 | 32 |
| 2 ½ | 591.5 | 20 | 40 |
| 3 | 709.8 | 24 | 48 |
| 3 ½ | 828.1 | 28 | 56 |
| 4 | 946.4 | 32 | 64 |
| 5 | 1,182.9 | 40 | 80 |
| 6 | 1,419.5 | 48 | 96 |
| 8 | 1,892.7 | 64 | 128 |
US tablespoons and teaspoons
| Spoons | Tablespoons in mL | Teaspoons in mL |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ | 3.7 | 1.23 |
| ½ | 7.4 | 2.46 |
| 1 | 14.8 | 4.93 |
| 1 ½ | 22.2 | 7.39 |
| 2 | 29.6 | 9.86 |
| 3 | 44.4 | 14.79 |
| 4 | 59.1 | 19.72 |
| 6 | 88.7 | 29.57 |
| 8 | 118.3 | 39.43 |
US and UK kitchen measures in millilitres
| From | To | Multiply by |
|---|---|---|
| US teaspoons (tsp) | Millilitres (mL) | 4.928922 |
| US tablespoons (tbsp) | Millilitres (mL) | 14.78676 |
| US fluid ounces (US fl oz) | Millilitres (mL) | 29.57353 |
| UK fluid ounces (UK fl oz) | Millilitres (mL) | 28.41306 |
| US cups (US cup) | Millilitres (mL) | 236.5882 |
| UK cups (UK cup) | Millilitres (mL) | 284.1306 |
| US pints (US pt) | Millilitres (mL) | 473.1765 |
| UK pints (UK pt) | Millilitres (mL) | 568.2613 |
Sources for this chart
Conversion values on this sheet are generated by the AllUnitConversions conversion library and automatically checked against the exact definitions above before the PDF is produced; reference tables are taken from the sources listed.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
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Cups to Milliliters Conversion Chart FAQs
Common questions about the cups to milliliters conversion chart.
How do you convert cup (us) to milliliter?
Multiply the number of cup (us) by 236.588. For example, 1 cup = 236.588 mL. The chart above lists the most common values.
What is 1 cup in milliliter?
1 cup equals 236.588 mL. See the full reference table above for more values, or download the printable PDF.
What exact definition is this cups to milliliters chart based on?
1 US cup = 236.588 236 5 mL (½ US pint, exact). Formula: mL = US cups × 236.588. Millilitres are rounded to 1 decimal place. Many recipes round 1 cup to 240 mL; metric cups are 250 mL.
Can I download this chart as a PDF, CSV, or JSON?
Yes. Use the Download A4 PDF or US Letter PDF buttons for a printable version, or download the same tables as CSV or JSON from the links on this page.