Liters to Cups Converter
Convert liters to cups instantly. One liter equals exactly 4.226753 cups. Type in either box to convert both ways, then use the chart, worked examples and everyday sizes below.
How to convert liters to cups
Worked example: convert 64 liters to cups. Using cups ← liters × 4.226752838, we get 64 × 4.226752838 = 270.51218 cup. To check the result, convert back: 270.51218 cup ÷ 4.226752838 = 64 L.
Liters to cups chart
| Liters (L) | Cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 4.226753 cup |
| 2 L | 8.453506 cup |
| 3 L | 12.68026 cup |
| 4 L | 16.90701 cup |
| 5 L | 21.13376 cup |
| 6 L | 25.36052 cup |
| 8 L | 33.81402 cup |
| 10 L | 42.26753 cup |
| 12 L | 50.72103 cup |
| 15 L | 63.40129 cup |
| 20 L | 84.53506 cup |
| 25 L | 105.6688 cup |
| 30 L | 126.8026 cup |
| 40 L | 169.0701 cup |
| 50 L | 211.3376 cup |
| 75 L | 317.0065 cup |
| 100 L | 422.6753 cup |
| 150 L | 634.0129 cup |
| 200 L | 845.3506 cup |
| 250 L | 1,056.688 cup |
| 500 L | 2,113.376 cup |
| 1,000 L | 4,226.753 cup |
Cups to liters (reverse)
| Cups (cup) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 0.2365882 L |
| 2 cup | 0.4731765 L |
| 5 cup | 1.182941 L |
| 10 cup | 2.365882 L |
| 20 cup | 4.731765 L |
| 50 cup | 11.82941 L |
| 100 cup | 23.65882 L |
| 250 cup | 59.14706 L |
| 500 cup | 118.2941 L |
| 1,000 cup | 236.5882 L |
About the liter and the 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.
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.
One liter equals 4.226753 cups, which makes the liter the larger unit of the two.
Everyday sizes in liters and cups
| Everyday example (approximate) | In liters | In cups |
|---|---|---|
| A can of soda | 0.355 L | 1.5005 cup |
| A bottle of wine | 0.75 L | 3.1701 cup |
| A large water bottle | 1 L | 4.2268 cup |
| A 2-liter soft drink bottle | 2 L | 8.4535 cup |
| A bucket | 10 L | 42.268 cup |
| A car fuel tank | 50 L | 211.34 cup |
Liters to cups FAQ
How many cups are in one liter?
One liter equals exactly 4.226752838 cups. In the other direction, one cup equals 0.23658824 liters.
How do I convert liters to cups without a calculator?
convert 64 liters to cups. Using cups ← liters × 4.226752838, we get 64 × 4.226752838 = 270.51218 cup. To check the result, convert back: 270.51218 cup ÷ 4.226752838 = 64 L. For a quick estimate, round the factor to 4.2. Then 64 L is about 268.8 cup, compared with the exact 270.512 cup (an error of 0.63%). That is close enough for planning, but use the calculator above when the number matters.
What is a bottle of wine in cups?
A bottle of wine is about 0.75 liters, which is 3.1701 cups. Treat that as an approximate everyday figure rather than an official measurement.
Are the liters and cups the same in every country?
The liter is exactly 1 dm³ and is identical 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.