How do you convert milliliters to cups?

To convert milliliters to cups (US), multiply the milliliter value by 0.00422675. For example: 1) 240 mL = 1 cup, 2) 120 mL = 0.5 cups, 3) 480 mL = 2 cups. Our calculator handles this automatically.

What is 1 cup equal to in milliliters?

1 US cup equals exactly 236.588 milliliters. This is a standard conversion used worldwide in cooking measurements. For quick estimates, you can think of 1 cup as about 240 mL, or 1/2 cup as about 120 mL.

Why would I need to convert milliliters to cups?

Converting milliliters to cups is useful when: 1) Following recipes from different countries, 2) Converting between metric and US measurements, 3) Working with cooking ingredients, 4) Understanding liquid medicine dosages.

What's the difference between US and metric cups?

There are different cup measurements: 1) US Cup = 236.588 mL, 2) Metric Cup = 250 mL, 3) Imperial Cup = 284.131 mL. Our converter uses US cups by default, which is the standard in American recipes.

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Milliliter (mL) to Cup Converter

Symbol: mL (milliliters), cup (cups)

What they are:

The milliliter is a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter, while the cup is a unit of volume used primarily in cooking. Note that cup sizes vary between countries.

Conversion Facts:

1 US cup = 236.588 milliliters
1 milliliter = 0.00422675 US cups
240 mL ≈ 1 cup
120 mL ≈ 0.5 cups

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