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Milliliters to Cups

Convert milliliters (ml) to cups (cup) — instant and accurate

1 ml = 0.0042267528 cup  ·  To convert milliliters to cups, multiply by 0.0042267528.

0.00422675 cup

Milliliters to Cups Conversion Table

MillilitersCups
0.25 ml0.00105669 cup
0.5 ml0.00211338 cup
1 ml0.00422675 cup
2 ml0.00845351 cup
3 ml0.0126803 cup
4 ml0.016907 cup
5 ml0.0211338 cup
6 ml0.0253605 cup
8 ml0.033814 cup
10 ml0.0422675 cup
16 ml0.067628 cup
25 ml0.105669 cup
50 ml0.211338 cup
100 ml0.422675 cup
250 ml1.05669 cup
500 ml2.11338 cup
1000 ml4.22675 cup

Formula

cups = milliliters × 0.0042267528
milliliters = cups × 236.588
Example: 5 ml × 0.0042267528 = 0.0211338 cup

About the Milliliters-to-Cups Conversion

Converting milliliters to cups is needed when translating metric recipes into US measurements. 250 ml is approximately 1.057 US cups (often loosely called 'one cup' in metric recipes). 500 ml is just over 2 cups.

Real-World Examples

  • 250 ml (typical glass) = 1.05669 cup
  • 500 ml (half-liter) = 2.11338 cup
  • 1000 ml (one liter) = 4.22675 cup
  • 100 ml (small portion) = 0.422675 cup

Cups to Milliliters (Reverse)

CupsMilliliters
0.25 cup59.1471 ml
0.5 cup118.294 ml
1 cup236.588 ml
2 cup473.176 ml
3 cup709.765 ml
4 cup946.353 ml
5 cup1182.94 ml
6 cup1419.53 ml
8 cup1892.71 ml
10 cup2365.88 ml
16 cup3785.41 ml
25 cup5914.71 ml
50 cup11829.4 ml
100 cup23658.8 ml
250 cup59147.1 ml
500 cup118294 ml
1000 cup236588 ml

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups are in a milliliter?

1 milliliter equals 0.0042267528 cups.

How do I convert milliliters to cups?

Multiply the value in milliliters by 0.0042267528 to get cups. For example, 5 ml × 0.0042267528 = 0.0211338 cup.

How do I convert cups back to milliliters?

Multiply the value in cups by 236.588 to get milliliters. Equivalently, divide by 0.0042267528.

How many milliliters are in a cup?

1 cup equals 236.588 milliliters.

How many cups is 250 ml?

250 ml (a typical glass) equals 1.05669 cup.

Is the milliliters-to-cups conversion exact?

The underlying definitions are exact. The decimal representation 0.0042267528 is rounded; six significant figures is more than sufficient for everyday use.

About Milliliters and Cups

The milliliter (symbol ml or mL) equals one thousandth of a liter, or exactly one cubic centimeter. It is the standard small-volume unit in cooking, medicine, and science worldwide.

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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