How many mL are in a US cup?
One US cup equals 236.5882365 milliliters.
mL to Cups Converter
Convert kitchen and liquid volume between milliliters and US cups.
Convert mL and US cups
Select the direction and enter the known volume.
About this converter
How to use mL to Cups Converter, plus the formulas and logic behind the results.
Tool description
A US customary cup is exactly 236.5882365 milliliters for this conversion.
How to use
- Choose the direction.
- Enter the known volume.
- Select Calculate.
- Read the converted mL or cup value.
Formulas & reference
1 US cup = 236.5882365 mLcups = mL ÷ 236.5882365mL = cups × 236.5882365
Quick reference
- 1 US cup = 236.5882365 mL
- cups = mL ÷ 236.5882365
- mL = cups × 236.5882365
Calculation logic
The calculator divides milliliters by the cup factor or multiplies cups by it.
Results use standard stated conversion factors and may be rounded for display.
mL to Cups Converter FAQ
Common questions about this conversion and how to interpret the result.
Is a metric cup the same?
No. A metric cup is commonly 250 mL.
How many cups are 500 mL?
Five hundred mL is about 2.11338 US cups.
Can I convert cups back to mL?
Yes. Select US cups to milliliters.
Does ingredient density matter?
No, because both units measure volume.
Can I use decimal cups?
Yes, including values such as 0.5 or 1.25 cups.