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Liters to Cups

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

1 L = 4.22675 cup  ·  To convert liters to cups, multiply by 4.22675.

4.22675 cup

Liters to Cups Conversion Table

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

Formula

cups = liters × 4.22675
liters = cups × 0.23658824
Example: 5 L × 4.22675 = 21.1338 cup

About the Liters-to-Cups Conversion

Liters and cups both measure the same quantity but appear in different contexts. Liters is used for beverages, fuel, engine displacement, and household liquids in most of the world; cups for American recipes — both liquid and dry ingredients. The conversion bridges different measurement systems, defined by international agreement. The conversion factor is 4.22675 cup per L.

Real-World Examples

  • 0.25 L (0.25 liters) = 1.05669 cup
  • 8 L (8 liters) = 33.814 cup
  • 1000 L (1000 liters) = 4226.75 cup

Cups to Liters (Reverse)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups are in a liter?

1 liter equals 4.22675 cups.

How do I convert liters to cups?

Multiply the value in liters by 4.22675 to get cups. For example, 5 L × 4.22675 = 21.1338 cup.

How do I convert cups back to liters?

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

How many liters are in a cup?

1 cup equals 0.23658824 liters.

Is the liters-to-cups conversion exact?

The underlying definitions are exact. The decimal representation 4.22675 is rounded; six significant figures is more than sufficient for everyday use.

About Liters and Cups

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

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

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