Convert Cups to Milliliters
1 cup = 236.59 mL
Conversion Table
| cups (cup) | milliliters (mL) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 118.29 |
| 1 | 236.59 |
| 2 | 473.18 |
| 5 | 1182.94 |
| 10 | 2365.88 |
| 25 | 5914.7 |
| 50 | 11829.4 |
| 100 | 23658.8 |
| 250 | 59147 |
| 500 | 118294 |
| 1000 | 236588 |
How to Convert cups to milliliters
To convert cups to milliliters, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 cup = 2365.88 mL
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About cups and milliliters
The Conversion Formula
To convert cups to milliliters, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 cup = 236.59 mL. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 cup to milliliters: 25 × 236.59 = 5914.7 mL. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 236.59, or equivalently multiply by 0.00422676.
About cups
The measuring cup is the backbone of US home cooking. Standardized by Fannie Farmer in the 1890s to replace vague instructions like 'a tea-cup full,' the US Customary Cup is exactly 8 US fluid ounces. Note that the 'Metric Cup' used in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand is 250 mL, slightly larger than the US cup (approx. 237 mL). Baking with the wrong cup type can lead to recipe failures! cups are commonly used in Baking recipes (flour, sugar), Rice cooker measures, Coffee maker water reservoirs, and Liquid measuring cups.
A standard coffee mug is roughly 1.5 cups.
About milliliters
The milliliter (mL) is exactly one cubic centimeter (cc). This 1-to-1 relationship with spatial volume makes it incredibly useful in science and medicine. In healthcare, 'cc' and 'mL' are used interchangeably. It is the global standard for small liquid measurements, from vaccine doses to shampoo bottles. milliliters are commonly used in Medicine dosages, Canned drink volumes, Cooking (metric recipes), and Perfume bottles, Laboratory pipettes.
A standard teaspoon holds about 5 milliliters.
When Would You Convert cups to milliliters?
Converting between cups and milliliters is one of the most common volume conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 cup = 236.59 mL) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.