Convert Liters to Cups (US)
L to cup · volume conversion
What are liters and cups (us)?
A liter is the metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters, about 1.06 US quarts. A US cup is 8 fluid ounces (about 237 mL), the standard recipe measure in the US. For scale: a standard water bottle holds about 500 mL (17 fl oz), and a US gallon is 3.785 L.
How to convert liters to cups (us)
1 L = 4.22676 cup. To convert, multiply the number of liters by 4.22676. For example, 5 L = 21.1338 cup, and 20 L = 84.5351 cup. To go the other way, multiply cups (us) by 0.236588 (since 1 cup = 0.236588 L).
Liters to Cups (US) conversion table
| Liters (L) | Cups (US) (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4.22676 |
| 2 | 8.45351 |
| 5 | 21.1338 |
| 10 | 42.2676 |
| 20 | 84.5351 |
| 50 | 211.338 |
| 100 | 422.676 |
FAQ
What is 1 L in cup?
1 L = 4.22676 cup. To convert any amount, multiply the number of liters by 4.22676.
How do I convert cups (us) back to liters?
Go the other way: 1 cup = 0.236588 L, so multiply cups (us) by 0.236588 to get liters.
Is a liter bigger than a cups (us)?
Yes — 1 L is the larger unit, equal to 4.22676 cup.
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.