Cup to Liter Converter (cup to L)

How to Convert Cup to Liter

Formula: Liter = Cup × 0.23658824

Example: 1 cup = 0.23658824 L

You can also use the interactive converter above. Simply enter any Cup value and the equivalent Liter value will appear instantly. Click the ⇄ button to reverse the conversion.

A little context on Cup and Liter helps this conversion stick, along with some frequently asked questions below.

Step-by-step example — Convert 1 cup to L:

What is Cup and Liter?

A Cup is a US customary cooking volume unit, equal to about 236.6 milliliters, used throughout American recipes.

A Liter (L) is the standard metric volume unit, used worldwide for beverages, fuel and everyday liquid measures.

Real World Uses of Cup to Liter Conversion

• Cup: Commonly used for portioning food in nutrition and diet tracking.
• Liter: Commonly used for measuring cooking and liquid ingredient volume.
• Cup: Commonly used in US recipes for measuring flour, sugar and liquid ingredients.
• Liter: Commonly used on food and drink packaging labels outside the US.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the formula to convert Cup to Liter?

The formula is: Liter = Cup x 0.23658824. Multiply any Cup value by 0.23658824 to get the equivalent in Liter.

What is 1 Cup in Liter?

1 cup = 0.23658824 L.

How many Cup are in 1 Liter?

1 L = 4.22675277520134 cup.

Is Cup bigger or smaller than Liter?

Cup is smaller than Liter. 1 Liter = 4.22675277520134 cup.

What is 2 cup in L?

2 cup = 0.473176 L.

What is 5 L in cup?

5 L = 21.13378531 cup.

Is a US cup the same everywhere?

No — a US cup (236.6 mL) differs slightly from the metric cup used in Australia and some other countries (250 mL), so recipes can vary slightly depending on origin.