Cup to Milliliter Converter (cup to mL)

How to Convert Cup to Milliliter

Formula: Milliliter = Cup × 236.5882365

Example: 1 cup = 236.5882365 mL

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

Beyond the calculator above, it helps to understand what these two units actually represent and where you will run into them in everyday life.

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

What is Cup and Milliliter?

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

A Milliliter (mL) is a small metric volume unit, equal to one-thousandth of a liter.

Real World Uses of Cup to Milliliter Conversion

• Cup: Commonly used for portioning food in nutrition and diet tracking.
• Milliliter: Commonly used for measuring small cooking ingredient quantities.
• Cup: Commonly used on US nutrition labels for standard serving sizes.
• Milliliter: Commonly used on cosmetic and toiletry product labels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the formula to convert Cup to Milliliter?

The formula is: Milliliter = Cup x 236.5882365. Multiply any Cup value by 236.5882365 to get the equivalent in Milliliter.

What is 1 Cup in Milliliter?

1 cup = 236.5882365 mL.

How many Cup are in 1 Milliliter?

1 mL = 0.00422675283773037 cup.

Is Cup bigger or smaller than Milliliter?

Cup is bigger than Milliliter. 1 Cup = 236.5882365 mL.

What is 2 cup in mL?

2 cup = 473.176 mL.

What is 500 mL in cup?

500 mL = 2.113378531 cup.

How many tablespoons are in a cup?

There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup.