Cups to Milliliters

Convert cups to milliliters instantly. Free online cup to mL converter for cooking, baking, and recipes.

The Cups to Milliliters converter is indispensable for adapting American recipes to metric measurements. The cup is the fundamental volume measure in US cooking, while milliliters provide the precision required for international recipes and professional baking. This tool instantly converts cup measurements to their exact milliliter equivalents, ensuring consistent results in all your culinary endeavors.

Converter

236.588

Formula: mL = cups × 236.588

Common use cases

  • Adapting US recipes to metric
  • Professional baking precision
  • Food manufacturing consistency
  • Nutrition calculation accuracy
  • Recipe scaling

How to use

  1. Enter the volume in cups
  2. View the milliliter equivalent instantly
  3. Use fractions as decimals (0.5 for half cup)
  4. Copy results for your recipes
  5. Clear for new conversions

FAQ

How many milliliters are in a cup?

One US cup equals approximately 237 milliliters.

Is a US cup different from other cups?

Yes, a US cup is 237 mL, a metric cup is 250 mL, and an imperial cup is 284 mL. Always check which is used in your recipe.

How do I convert half a cup?

Half a cup equals approximately 118 mL (237 ÷ 2).

Why do bakers prefer milliliters?

Milliliters (or grams for dry ingredients) provide more consistent measurements than volume cups, improving recipe reliability.