Cups to milliliters (mL) converter
Convert US cups to milliliters using the standard 1 cup = 236.588 mL reference.
Values are rounded to the nearest milliliter. Ingredient-specific converters adjust for density.
Reference table
| Cups | mL |
|---|---|
| 0.125 | 29.6 |
| 0.25 | 59.1 |
| 0.33 | 78.9 |
| 0.5 | 118.3 |
| 0.75 | 177.4 |
| 1 | 236.6 |
| 1.5 | 354.9 |
| 2 | 473.2 |
| 3 | 709.8 |
| 4 | 946.4 |
We use the US customary cup = 236.588 mL.
When to use this converter
Use this when you need to convert US recipes to metric. A US cup is 236.588 mL; a metric cup is 250 mL, so check which standard your recipe follows.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Pour liquids at eye level and read the meniscus; guessing can be off by 5–10 mL.
- For flours and powders, prefer the ingredient-specific converter to account for density.
Quick example If a soup calls for 1.5 cups of broth, that's about 355 mL. Round to 350 mL for savory cooking or 355 mL for baking precision.