Milliliters to Cups Converter
Convert milliliters to cups instantly. One milliliter equals exactly 0.004226753 cups. Type in either box to convert both ways, then use the chart, worked examples and everyday sizes below.
How to convert milliliters to cups
Worked example: convert 90 milliliters to cups. Using cups ← milliliters × 0.004226752838, we get 90 × 0.004226752838 = 0.38040776 cup. To check the result, convert back: 0.38040776 cup ÷ 0.004226752838 = 90 ml.
Milliliters to cups chart
| Milliliters (ml) | Cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 ml | 0.004226753 cup |
| 2 ml | 0.008453506 cup |
| 3 ml | 0.01268026 cup |
| 4 ml | 0.01690701 cup |
| 5 ml | 0.02113376 cup |
| 6 ml | 0.02536052 cup |
| 8 ml | 0.03381402 cup |
| 10 ml | 0.04226753 cup |
| 12 ml | 0.05072103 cup |
| 15 ml | 0.06340129 cup |
| 20 ml | 0.08453506 cup |
| 25 ml | 0.1056688 cup |
| 30 ml | 0.1268026 cup |
| 40 ml | 0.1690701 cup |
| 50 ml | 0.2113376 cup |
| 75 ml | 0.3170065 cup |
| 100 ml | 0.4226753 cup |
| 150 ml | 0.6340129 cup |
| 200 ml | 0.8453506 cup |
| 250 ml | 1.056688 cup |
| 500 ml | 2.113376 cup |
| 1,000 ml | 4.226753 cup |
Cups to milliliters (reverse)
| Cups (cup) | Milliliters (ml) |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 236.5882 ml |
| 2 cup | 473.1765 ml |
| 5 cup | 1,182.941 ml |
| 10 cup | 2,365.882 ml |
| 20 cup | 4,731.765 ml |
| 50 cup | 11,829.41 ml |
| 100 cup | 23,658.82 ml |
| 250 cup | 59,147.06 ml |
| 500 cup | 118,294.1 ml |
| 1,000 cup | 236,588.2 ml |
About the milliliter and the 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.
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 cup equals 236.5882 milliliters, which makes the cup the larger unit of the two.
Everyday sizes in milliliters and cups
| Everyday example (approximate) | In milliliters | In cups |
|---|---|---|
| A teaspoon of medicine | 5 ml | 0.021134 cup |
| A shot glass | 44 ml | 0.18598 cup |
| A can of soda | 355 ml | 1.5005 cup |
| A bottle of wine | 750 ml | 3.1701 cup |
| A large water bottle | 1,000 ml | 4.2268 cup |
| A 2-liter soft drink bottle | 2,000 ml | 8.4535 cup |
Milliliters to cups FAQ
How many cups are in one milliliter?
One milliliter equals exactly 0.004226752838 cups. In the other direction, one cup equals 236.58824 milliliters.
How do I convert milliliters to cups without a calculator?
convert 90 milliliters to cups. Using cups ← milliliters × 0.004226752838, we get 90 × 0.004226752838 = 0.38040776 cup. To check the result, convert back: 0.38040776 cup ÷ 0.004226752838 = 90 ml. For a quick estimate, round the factor to 0.0042. Then 90 ml is about 0.378 cup, compared with the exact 0.380408 cup (an error of 0.63%). That is close enough for planning, but use the calculator above when the number matters.
What is a large water bottle in cups?
A large water bottle is about 1,000 milliliters, which is 4.2268 cups. Treat that as an approximate everyday figure rather than an official measurement.
Are the milliliters and cups the same in every country?
The milliliter is exactly 0.001 L, or 1 cm³. 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.