The milliliter is one-thousandth of a liter, a standard metric unit of volume.
Milliliter to Cup
Convert Milliliter 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 = mL × 0.004226752838
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Formula
cup = mL × 0.004226752838
mL = cup × 236.5882365
Conversion table
| 1 mL | 0.004227 cup |
| 5 mL | 0.021134 cup |
| 10 mL | 0.042268 cup |
| 20 mL | 0.084535 cup |
| 50 mL | 0.211338 cup |
| 100 mL | 0.422675 cup |
| 500 mL | 2.113376 cup |
| 1000 mL | 4.226753 cup |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the milliliter (mL). The milliliter is one-thousandth of a liter, a standard metric unit of volume.
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 milliliter to cup?
Multiply the milliliter value by 0.004226752838. For example, 10 mL × 0.004226752838 = 0.042268 cup.
Is the milliliter 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 milliliter?
Yes. Multiply the cup value by 236.5882365 to get milliliter.
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About this conversion
This page converts milliliter (mL) to cup (cup) within the cooking converter.
The milliliter is one-thousandth of a liter, a standard metric unit of volume. A US customary cup equals 236.5882365 milliliters, widely used in American recipes.
The formula is cup = mL × 0.004226752838, 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 milliliter values already converted to cup.