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Cups to milliliters (cup to mL)

1 cup = 236.5882365 mL. Enter any value below to convert cups to milliliters instantly, or use the volume converter for every other unit.

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1 cup = 236.5882365 mL

mL = cup × 236.5882365
1 mL = 0.004226752838 cup

Convert volume

Common volume conversions

1 tsp4.928921594 mL
1 tbsp14.78676478 mL
1 fl oz29.57352956 mL
1 cup236.5882365 mL
1 pt0.473176473 L
1 qt0.946352946 L
1 gal3.785411784 L
1 imp gal4.54609 L

Cups to milliliters conversion table

Cups to milliliters
Cups, US (cup)Milliliters (mL)
0.25 cup59.14705913 mL
0.5 cup118.2941183 mL
0.75 cup177.4411774 mL
1 cup236.5882365 mL
1.5 cup354.8823548 mL
2 cup473.176473 mL
3 cup709.7647095 mL
4 cup946.352946 mL

The formula

mL = cup × 236.5882365

1 US cup = 8 US fl oz = 236.5882365 mL. 1 mL = 1 cm³ = 0.000001 m³. These are exact definitions, so the only rounding is in the displayed result (10 significant digits).

When you need it

US cups to milliliters is the core baking conversion when you use a metric measuring jug. A US cup is exactly 236.5882365 mL. Nutrition labels round to 240 mL, and Australian or metric recipes use a 250 mL cup — check which one your recipe means.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert cups to milliliters?

Multiply the value in cups by 236.5882365 (or divide by 0.004226752838). For example, 1 cup = 236.5882365 mL.

How many milliliters are in one cup?

1 cup = 236.5882365 mL.

Is a cup 250 mL?

A metric cup is 250 mL, but a US customary cup is about 236.6 mL. The difference is about 5%.

Can I convert a cup of flour to grams?

Not with a volume converter — grams depend on density. A cup of flour weighs far less than a cup of water.

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