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Cups to Liters

Convert cups (cup) to liters (L) — instant and accurate

1 cup = 0.23658824 L  ·  To convert cups to liters, multiply by 0.23658824.

0.236588 L

Cups to Liters Conversion Table

CupsLiters
0.25 cup0.0591471 L
0.5 cup0.118294 L
1 cup0.236588 L
2 cup0.473176 L
3 cup0.709765 L
4 cup0.946353 L
5 cup1.18294 L
6 cup1.41953 L
8 cup1.89271 L
10 cup2.36588 L
16 cup3.78541 L
25 cup5.91471 L
50 cup11.8294 L
100 cup23.6588 L
250 cup59.1471 L
500 cup118.294 L
1000 cup236.588 L

Formula

liters = cups × 0.23658824
cups = liters × 4.22675
Example: 5 cup × 0.23658824 = 1.18294 L

About the Cups-to-Liters Conversion

You typically need to convert cups to liters when interpreting specifications or documentation that originated under a different measurement convention. Cups is standard in American recipes — both liquid and dry ingredients, while liters prevails in beverages, fuel, engine displacement, and household liquids in most of the world. The conversion bridges different measurement systems, defined by international agreement. One cup = 0.23658824 L.

Real-World Examples

  • 0.25 cup (0.25 cups) = 0.0591471 L
  • 8 cup (8 cups) = 1.89271 L
  • 1000 cup (1000 cups) = 236.588 L

Liters to Cups (Reverse)

LitersCups
0.25 L1.05669 cup
0.5 L2.11338 cup
1 L4.22675 cup
2 L8.45351 cup
3 L12.6803 cup
4 L16.907 cup
5 L21.1338 cup
6 L25.3605 cup
8 L33.814 cup
10 L42.2675 cup
16 L67.628 cup
25 L105.669 cup
50 L211.338 cup
100 L422.675 cup
250 L1056.69 cup
500 L2113.38 cup
1000 L4226.75 cup

Frequently Asked Questions

How many liters are in a cup?

1 cup equals 0.23658824 liters.

How do I convert cups to liters?

Multiply the value in cups by 0.23658824 to get liters. For example, 5 cup × 0.23658824 = 1.18294 L.

How do I convert liters back to cups?

Multiply the value in liters by 4.22675 to get cups. Equivalently, divide by 0.23658824.

How many cups are in a liter?

1 liter equals 4.22675 cups.

Is the cups-to-liters conversion exact?

The underlying definitions are exact. The decimal representation 0.23658824 is rounded; six significant figures is more than sufficient for everyday use.

About Cups and Liters

The US cup equals 8 fluid ounces, 16 tablespoons, or exactly 236.5882 milliliters. It is the workhorse unit of American home cooking.

The liter (symbol L) equals one cubic decimeter, or 1,000 cubic centimeters. It is the standard everyday volume unit outside the US.

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