The liter is the base metric unit of volume used throughout this converter, equal to 1,000 milliliters.
Liter to Cup
Convert Liter to Cup instantly. Free online cooking unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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A US customary cup equals 236.5882365 milliliters, widely used in American recipes.
cup = L × 4.226752838
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Formula
cup = L × 4.226752838
L = cup × 0.2365882365
Conversion table
| 1 L | 4.226753 cup |
| 5 L | 21.133764 cup |
| 10 L | 42.267528 cup |
| 20 L | 84.535057 cup |
| 50 L | 211.337642 cup |
| 100 L | 422.675284 cup |
| 500 L | 2113.376419 cup |
| 1000 L | 4226.752838 cup |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the liter (L). The liter is the base metric unit of volume used throughout this converter, equal to 1,000 milliliters.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the cup (cup). A US customary cup equals 236.5882365 milliliters, widely used in American recipes.
How do I convert liter to cup?
Multiply the liter value by 4.226752838. For example, 10 L × 4.226752838 = 42.267528 cup.
Is the liter to cup conversion exact?
Yes. This conversion uses a fixed factor defined for cooking measurement standards, so results are consistent every time.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It's used when following recipes, adjusting ingredient quantities, or converting between US customary and metric cooking measurements.
Can I convert cup back to liter?
Yes. Multiply the cup value by 0.2365882365 to get liter.
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About this conversion
This page converts liter (L) to cup (cup) within the cooking converter.
The liter is the base metric unit of volume used throughout this converter, equal to 1,000 milliliters. A US customary cup equals 236.5882365 milliliters, widely used in American recipes.
The formula is cup = L × 4.226752838, based on each unit's fixed relationship to the cooking converter's reference units.
Results are consistent because the conversion relies on a fixed numerical ratio rather than an estimate.
Use the calculator above for instant results, or the table below for common liter values already converted to cup.