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Cups to Millilitres Converter

Convert cups to millilitres instantly. Enter any cup value — including fractions like 1/4 or 3/4 — and see the ml equivalent appear live. Perfect for scaling US recipes to metric measurements.

Formula:[value] cup × 236.6 = [result] ml

How to convert Cups to Millilitres

cup × 236.6 = ml

For example: 0.75 cup × 236.6 = 177.4 ml

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Common Cups to Millilitres conversions

Common Cups to Millilitres conversions
Cups (cup)Millilitres (ml)
0.25 cup59.15 ml
0.33 cup78.07 ml
0.5 cup118.3 ml
0.67 cup158.5 ml
0.75 cup177.4 ml
1 cup236.6 ml
1.5 cup354.9 ml
2 cup473.2 ml
3 cup709.8 ml
4 cup946.4 ml
5 cup1 ml
8 cup1 ml

About this conversion

Cups to millilitres is the conversion needed when following US or Australian recipes using a metric kitchen scale or graduated measuring jug. The US cup is 236.588 ml. Common volumes: 1/4 cup = 59 ml, 1/2 cup = 118 ml, 1 cup = 237 ml, 2 cups = 473 ml, 4 cups (1 quart) = 946 ml. Note that the Australian and metric cup is 250 ml — about 5% more than a US cup. If a recipe from Australia or New Zealand specifies cups, use 250 ml per cup. Most British recipes have switched to grams and millilitres, but older recipes and US imports still use cup measurements. A standard mug holds approximately 250–350 ml (1–1.5 cups).

Frequently asked questions

How many ml is 1 cup?+
1 US cup equals 236.588 ml, commonly rounded to 240 ml for cooking purposes.
How do I convert cups to ml?+
Multiply the cups by 236.588. For example, 2 cups × 236.6 = 473.2 ml.
How many ml is 1/2 cup?+
1/2 cup equals approximately 118.3 ml.
How many ml is 2 cups?+
2 cups equals approximately 473.2 ml — close to 500 ml.