Milliliters to Cups Converter

Milliliters to Cups Converter

US Cups
Metric Cups
1 US cup = 236.588 ml · 1 metric cup = 250 ml

How to convert milliliters to cups

To convert milliliters to US cups, divide by 236.588. For example, 500 ml ÷ 236.588 = 2.113 US cups. To convert to metric cups (used in Australia, Canada), divide by 250 instead.

Going the other way — to convert US cups to milliliters — multiply by 236.588. So 2 cups × 236.588 = 473.18 ml.

Note that US cups (236.6 ml) and metric cups (250 ml) are different. Most American recipes use US cups, while Australian and Canadian recipes use metric cups. Always check which cup size your recipe specifies.

Milliliters to cups conversion table

Milliliters (ml) US Cups Metric Cups
50 ml0.211 cups0.2 cups
100 ml0.423 cups0.4 cups
125 ml0.528 cups0.5 cups
150 ml0.634 cups0.6 cups
200 ml0.845 cups0.8 cups
236.6 ml1.000 US cup0.946 cups
250 ml1.057 cups1.000 metric cup
300 ml1.268 cups1.2 cups
400 ml1.691 cups1.6 cups
500 ml2.113 cups2.0 cups
1000 ml (1 liter)4.227 cups4.0 cups

Frequently asked questions

How many ml is 1 cup?
1 US cup = 236.588 ml. 1 metric cup (Australia, Canada) = 250 ml exactly.
How many cups is 250 ml?
250 ml = 1.057 US cups. In metric cup countries, 250 ml = exactly 1 metric cup.
How many cups is 500 ml?
500 ml = 2.113 US cups or exactly 2 metric cups. For US recipes, this is just over 2 cups.
How many cups is 100 ml?
100 ml = 0.423 US cups — just under half a cup. For cooking, 100 ml ≈ 6 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons.
How many cups is 1 liter?
1 liter = 4.227 US cups or exactly 4 metric cups. For US recipes, 1 liter is just over 4 cups.