Conversion table
| Milliliters (mL) | Cups (cups) |
|---|---|
| 60 mL | 0.25 |
| 120 mL | 0.51 |
| 240 mL | 1.01 |
| 250 mL | 1.06 |
| 500 mL | 2.11 |
| 750 mL | 3.17 |
| 1000 mL | 4.23 |
| 2000 mL | 8.45 |
How to convert mL to Cups
cups = mL ÷ 236.588US customary cup · reverse: mL = cups × 236.588
- mL
- millilitres you enter
- cups
- result in cups
- 236.588
- millilitres in one US customary cup
If your recipe is European it likely uses the 250 mL metric cup; UK recipes may use the 284.13 mL imperial cup.
Frequently asked questions
How many mL are in a cup?
One US customary cup is 236.588 mL. The US legal cup used on nutrition labels is 240 mL, and the metric cup is 250 mL.
How many cups is 500 mL?
500 mL is 2.11 US customary cups, or exactly 2 metric (250 mL) cups.
How many cups is 250 mL?
250 mL is 1.06 US customary cups, or exactly one metric (250 mL) cup.
How many mL is 2 cups?
2 US customary cups is 473.18 mL; 2 metric cups is 500 mL.
Is a cup 250 mL?
A metric cup is 250 mL, but the US customary cup is 236.588 mL, so the two are not interchangeable in precise baking.
Which cup should I use for a recipe?
Match the recipe origin: US recipes use the 236.588 mL cup, European recipes the 250 mL metric cup, and UK recipes sometimes the 284.13 mL imperial cup.