Milliliters to Cups Converter (US Cup)
1 US cup equals 236.588 mL. Convert milliliters to cups by dividing mL ÷ 236.588.
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1 Milliliters = 0.004227 Cups
Explanation
This converter uses the US customary cup standard (1 cup = 236.588 mL). To convert milliliters to cups, divide the milliliter value by 236.588 to get the equivalent number of US cups.
Common kitchen conversions include 100 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL, and 1,000 mL (1 liter). Results often show decimals because most metric amounts don’t map to neat cup fractions.
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If a recipe specifies a metric cup (250 mL), the result will differ slightly—this page always uses the US cup for consistency across cooking converters.
Common Conversion Values
| Milliliters | Cups |
|---|---|
| 5 | 0.021 |
| 10 | 0.042 |
| 15 | 0.063 |
| 30 | 0.127 |
| 60 | 0.254 |
| 120 | 0.507 |
| 240 | 1.014 |
| 500 | 2.113 |
| 750 | 3.17 |
| 1,000 | 4.227 |
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
Which cup standard is used?
This page uses the US customary cup: 1 cup = 236.588 mL.
What is the formula for mL to cups?
Cups = milliliters ÷ 236.588.
Why do results show decimals?
Most milliliter values don’t convert into exact cup fractions, so decimals preserve accuracy.
Is this the same as a metric cup (250 mL)?
No. A metric cup is 250 mL; this converter uses the US cup standard (236.588 mL).