Liters to Cups
1 liter = 4.2268 cups
Converter Calculator
1 Liters = 4.226757 Cups
Explanation
Multiply liters by 4.2268 so you can interpret metric volumes in the familiar US cup when prepping recipes.
Common Conversion Values
| Liters | Cups |
|---|---|
| 0.125 | 0.528 |
| 0.25 | 1.057 |
| 0.5 | 2.113 |
| 1 | 4.227 |
| 2 | 8.454 |
| 3 | 12.68 |
| 5 | 21.134 |
How to use this hub
- Choose a converter family.
- If converting to/from grams from a volume unit, select an ingredient.
- For pure unit changes (volume↔volume or weight↔weight), use universal conversions.
If your conversion includes grams, you’ll choose an ingredient; otherwise you won’t.
Frequently Asked Questions
What liter definition is used?
The metric liter of 1000 milliliters.
When would I convert liters into cups?
When a recipe lists cups but you only have liters, this converter keeps the situation aligned.