ML to Cups Converter
Handy for converting metric recipe amounts into US cups.
1 mL = 0.004227 US cup
US cups
1 mL = 0.004227 US cup
How to convert milliliters to US cups
Divide the number of milliliters by 236.5882365.
Formula
US cup = mL ÷ 236.5882365
For a quick estimate, multiply by about 0.004227.
Examples
- 100 mL ÷ 236.5882365 = 0.4227 US cup
- 250 mL ÷ 236.5882365 = 1.0567 US cup
- 500 mL ÷ 236.5882365 = 2.1134 US cup
Milliliters to US cups conversion table
| Milliliters (mL) | US cups (US cup) |
|---|---|
| 30 | 0.1268 |
| 50 | 0.2113 |
| 60 | 0.2536 |
| 80 | 0.3381 |
| 100 | 0.4227 |
| 120 | 0.5072 |
| 125 | 0.5283 |
| 150 | 0.634 |
| 180 | 0.7608 |
| 200 | 0.8454 |
| 240 | 1.0144 |
| 250 | 1.0567 |
| 300 | 1.268 |
| 375 | 1.585 |
| 500 | 2.1134 |
| 1,000 | 4.2268 |
Values rounded to 4 decimal places or 4 significant digits.
About milliliters
A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter and is exactly the same as one cubic centimeter (cm³ or cc). Medicine doses, drink cans and cosmetics are labeled in milliliters.
About US cups
The US customary cup is 8 US fluid ounces, about 236.6 mL. US nutrition labels use a slightly different "legal cup" of exactly 240 mL.
Frequently asked questions
How many US cups are in one milliliter?
One milliliter equals 0.004227 US cups (rounded).
How do I convert milliliters to US cups?
Divide the number of milliliters by 236.5882365. For example: 250 mL ÷ 236.5882365 = 1.0567 US cup.
How many milliliters are in one US cup?
One US cup equals 236.5882 milliliters.
Is the mL to US cup conversion exact?
Yes. The factor follows directly from the official definitions of both units, so the only rounding is in how many decimals are displayed.