Cups to Liters Converter
Convert cups to liters instantly. One cup equals exactly 0.2365882 liters. Type in either box to convert both ways, then use the chart, worked examples and everyday sizes below.
How to convert cups to liters
Worked example: convert 48 cups to liters. Using liters ← cups × 0.2365882365, we get 48 × 0.2365882365 = 11.356235 L. To check the result, convert back: 11.356235 L ÷ 0.2365882365 = 48 cup.
Cups to liters chart
| Cups (cup) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 0.2365882 L |
| 2 cup | 0.4731765 L |
| 3 cup | 0.7097647 L |
| 4 cup | 0.9463529 L |
| 5 cup | 1.182941 L |
| 6 cup | 1.419529 L |
| 8 cup | 1.892706 L |
| 10 cup | 2.365882 L |
| 12 cup | 2.839059 L |
| 15 cup | 3.548824 L |
| 20 cup | 4.731765 L |
| 25 cup | 5.914706 L |
| 30 cup | 7.097647 L |
| 40 cup | 9.463529 L |
| 50 cup | 11.82941 L |
| 75 cup | 17.74412 L |
| 100 cup | 23.65882 L |
| 150 cup | 35.48824 L |
| 200 cup | 47.31765 L |
| 250 cup | 59.14706 L |
| 500 cup | 118.2941 L |
| 1,000 cup | 236.5882 L |
Liters to cups (reverse)
| Liters (L) | Cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 4.226753 cup |
| 2 L | 8.453506 cup |
| 5 L | 21.13376 cup |
| 10 L | 42.26753 cup |
| 20 L | 84.53506 cup |
| 50 L | 211.3376 cup |
| 100 L | 422.6753 cup |
| 250 L | 1,056.688 cup |
| 500 L | 2,113.376 cup |
| 1,000 L | 4,226.753 cup |
About the cup and the liter
The US customary cup is 236.588 milliliters, or 8 US fluid ounces. The US nutrition-label cup is 240 ml and the metric cup used in Australia and New Zealand is 250 ml. Recipes found online usually mean the US cup.
The liter (litre) is 1,000 milliliters, or one cubic decimeter. It is the standard unit for drinks, fuel and fluid capacity almost everywhere outside the US, where gallons are still used at the pump.
One liter equals 4.226753 cups, which makes the liter the larger unit of the two.
Everyday sizes in cups and liters
| Everyday example (approximate) | In cups | In liters |
|---|---|---|
| A can of soda | 1.5005 cup | 0.355 L |
| A bottle of wine | 3.1701 cup | 0.75 L |
| A large water bottle | 4.2268 cup | 1 L |
| A 2-liter soft drink bottle | 8.4535 cup | 2 L |
| A bucket | 42.268 cup | 10 L |
| A car fuel tank | 211.34 cup | 50 L |
Cups to liters FAQ
How many liters are in one cup?
One cup equals exactly 0.2365882365 liters. In the other direction, one liter equals 4.2267528 cups.
How do I convert cups to liters without a calculator?
convert 48 cups to liters. Using liters ← cups × 0.2365882365, we get 48 × 0.2365882365 = 11.356235 L. To check the result, convert back: 11.356235 L ÷ 0.2365882365 = 48 cup. For a quick estimate, round the factor to 0.24. Then 48 cup is about 11.52 L, compared with the exact 11.3562 L (an error of 1.4%). That is close enough for planning, but use the calculator above when the number matters.
What is a 2-liter soft drink bottle in liters?
A 2-liter soft drink bottle is about 8.4535 cups, which is 2 liters. Treat that as an approximate everyday figure rather than an official measurement.
Are the cups and liters the same in every country?
The US customary cup is 236.588 ml, but a metric cup is 250 ml and a US legal (nutrition label) cup is 240 ml, so check where a recipe comes from. The liter is exactly 1 dm³ and is identical in every country.