Convert Cups to Milliliters

Enter the value in cups to get its exact equivalent in milliliters instantly.

How to convert cups to milliliters?

To convert a measurement in cups (cup) to milliliters (ml), we multiply the value by the conversion factor 236.5882.

ml = cup × 236.5882

The US cup equals 236.59 ml and is the reference unit in most English-language recipes, unlike the grams and milliliters typically used in Spanish-language recipes.

Cups (cup) Milliliters (ml)
1.00 236.59
5.00 1,182.94
10.00 2,365.88
50.00 11,829.41
100.00 23,658.82

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many milliliters are in 1 cup?

1 cup equals exactly 236.5882 milliliters.

Why do American recipes use cups instead of grams or milliliters?

Because in the United States, ingredients are measured by volume using standardized tools (measuring cups and spoons) rather than weighed on a kitchen scale, which is more common in European cooking.