Cups to Milliliters Converter
Convert cups to milliliters instantly. One cup equals exactly 236.5882 milliliters. Type in either box to convert both ways, then use the chart, worked examples and everyday sizes below.
How to convert cups to milliliters
Worked example: convert 7 cups to milliliters. Using milliliters ← cups × 236.5882365, we get 7 × 236.5882365 = 1,656.1177 ml. To check the result, convert back: 1,656.1177 ml ÷ 236.5882365 = 7 cup.
Cups to milliliters chart
| Cups (cup) | Milliliters (ml) |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 236.5882 ml |
| 2 cup | 473.1765 ml |
| 3 cup | 709.7647 ml |
| 4 cup | 946.3529 ml |
| 5 cup | 1,182.941 ml |
| 6 cup | 1,419.529 ml |
| 8 cup | 1,892.706 ml |
| 10 cup | 2,365.882 ml |
| 12 cup | 2,839.059 ml |
| 15 cup | 3,548.824 ml |
| 20 cup | 4,731.765 ml |
| 25 cup | 5,914.706 ml |
| 30 cup | 7,097.647 ml |
| 40 cup | 9,463.529 ml |
| 50 cup | 11,829.41 ml |
| 75 cup | 17,744.12 ml |
| 100 cup | 23,658.82 ml |
| 150 cup | 35,488.24 ml |
| 200 cup | 47,317.65 ml |
| 250 cup | 59,147.06 ml |
| 500 cup | 118,294.1 ml |
| 1,000 cup | 236,588.2 ml |
Milliliters to cups (reverse)
| Milliliters (ml) | Cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 ml | 0.004226753 cup |
| 2 ml | 0.008453506 cup |
| 5 ml | 0.02113376 cup |
| 10 ml | 0.04226753 cup |
| 20 ml | 0.08453506 cup |
| 50 ml | 0.2113376 cup |
| 100 ml | 0.4226753 cup |
| 250 ml | 1.056688 cup |
| 500 ml | 2.113376 cup |
| 1,000 ml | 4.226753 cup |
About the cup and the milliliter
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.
A milliliter (millilitre) is one thousandth of a liter and equals one cubic centimeter. It measures medicine, cooking liquids and small drink portions; a teaspoon is about 5 ml.
One cup equals 236.5882 milliliters, which makes the cup the larger unit of the two.
Everyday sizes in cups and milliliters
| Everyday example (approximate) | In cups | In milliliters |
|---|---|---|
| A teaspoon of medicine | 0.021134 cup | 5 ml |
| A shot glass | 0.18598 cup | 44 ml |
| A can of soda | 1.5005 cup | 355 ml |
| A bottle of wine | 3.1701 cup | 750 ml |
| A large water bottle | 4.2268 cup | 1,000 ml |
| A 2-liter soft drink bottle | 8.4535 cup | 2,000 ml |
Cups to milliliters FAQ
How many milliliters are in one cup?
One cup equals exactly 236.5882365 milliliters. In the other direction, one milliliter equals 0.0042267528 cups.
How do I convert cups to milliliters without a calculator?
convert 7 cups to milliliters. Using milliliters ← cups × 236.5882365, we get 7 × 236.5882365 = 1,656.1177 ml. To check the result, convert back: 1,656.1177 ml ÷ 236.5882365 = 7 cup. For a quick estimate, round the factor to 240. Then 7 cup is about 1,680 ml, compared with the exact 1,656.12 ml (an error of 1.4%). That is close enough for planning, but use the calculator above when the number matters.
What is a teaspoon of medicine in milliliters?
A teaspoon of medicine is about 0.021134 cups, which is 5 milliliters. Treat that as an approximate everyday figure rather than an official measurement.
Are the cups and milliliters 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 milliliter is exactly 0.001 L, or 1 cm³.