Convert US cups to milliliters (mL) for accurate cooking and baking measurements.
Milliliters
236.59 mL
Liters
0.2366 L
Fl Oz
8.00 fl oz
Tablespoons
16.0 tbsp
| Cups | mL | Fl Oz | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 29.6 mL | 1.0 fl oz | 2 tablespoons |
| 1/4 cup | 59.1 mL | 2.0 fl oz | 4 tablespoons |
| 1/3 cup | 78.8 mL | 2.7 fl oz | 5 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| 1/2 cup | 118.3 mL | 4.0 fl oz | 8 tablespoons |
| 2/3 cup | 157.6 mL | 5.3 fl oz | 10 tbsp + 2 tsp |
| 3/4 cup | 177.4 mL | 6.0 fl oz | 12 tablespoons |
| 1 cup | 236.6 mL | 8.0 fl oz | 16 tablespoons |
| 1 1/2 cup | 354.9 mL | 12.0 fl oz | 24 tablespoons |
| 2 cup | 473.2 mL | 16.0 fl oz | 1 pint |
| 4 cup | 946.4 mL | 32.0 fl oz | 1 quart |
Converting cups to milliliters (mL) is essential for cooking and baking, especially when following recipes from different countries. The United States uses cups as a standard unit of volume, while most of the world uses the metric system (milliliters and liters).
To convert US cups to milliliters, use this simple formula:
One US cup equals exactly 236.588 milliliters. This is based on the legal definition established by the FDA for nutrition labeling, where 1 cup = 240mL is often used as a rounded value.
It's important to know that "cup" measurements vary by region:
In baking especially, precision is critical. A small discrepancy in liquid measurements can affect the texture, rise, and overall success of baked goods. Using this converter ensures your international recipes turn out exactly as intended.