Convert Cups (US) to Milliliters
cup to mL · volume conversion
What are cups (us) and milliliters?
A US cup is 8 fluid ounces (about 237 mL), the standard recipe measure in the US. A milliliter is one-thousandth of a liter, equal to one cubic centimeter. For scale: a standard water bottle holds about 500 mL (17 fl oz), and a US gallon is 3.785 L.
How to convert cups (us) to milliliters
1 cup = 236.588 mL. To convert, multiply the number of cups (us) by 236.588. For example, 5 cup = 1,182.94 mL, and 20 cup = 4,731.76 mL. To go the other way, multiply milliliters by 0.00422676 (since 1 mL = 0.00422676 cup).
Cups (US) to Milliliters conversion table
| Cups (US) (cup) | Milliliters (mL) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 236.588 |
| 2 | 473.176 |
| 5 | 1,182.94 |
| 10 | 2,365.88 |
| 20 | 4,731.76 |
| 50 | 11,829.4 |
| 100 | 23,658.8 |
FAQ
What is 1 cup in mL?
1 cup = 236.588 mL. To convert any amount, multiply the number of cups (us) by 236.588.
How do I convert milliliters back to cups (us)?
Go the other way: 1 mL = 0.00422676 cup, so multiply milliliters by 0.00422676 to get cups (us).
Is a cups (us) bigger than a milliliter?
Yes — 1 cup is the larger unit, equal to 236.588 mL.
Are these volume conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.