Cups to milliliters converter
Provide a volume below to convert cups (cup) to milliliters (mL). For the reverse direction, visit the milliliters to cups converter.
1 US cup equals approximately 236.588 milliliters. This conversion is based on the standard US cup measurement.
To convert cups to milliliters, multiply the measurement in cups by 236.588. To convert milliliters to cups, divide the value in milliliters by 236.588.
Cups
Definition: A cup is a unit of volume commonly used in cooking and serving sizes. The US customary cup equals exactly 236.588 milliliters.
History: Cups have been used for centuries as a practical cooking measurement. The modern US cup was standardized in the 20th century for consistency in recipes and nutritional labeling.
Current use: Cups are widely used in the United States for cooking, baking, and nutritional information. They provide a convenient measurement for both liquid and dry ingredients in recipes.
Milliliters
Definition: A milliliter (symbol: mL) is a metric unit of volume equal to one-thousandth of a liter or one cubic centimeter.
History: The milliliter was derived from the liter when the metric system was established. It provides a convenient small unit for measuring liquids in scientific and everyday contexts.
Current use: Milliliters are used worldwide for measuring small volumes of liquids, particularly in medicine, cooking, and scientific applications. They are the standard unit in most countries outside the United States.
| Cups [cup] | Milliliters [mL] |
|---|---|
| 0.25 cup | 59.147 mL |
| 0.5 cup | 118.294 mL |
| 0.75 cup | 177.441 mL |
| 1 cup | 236.588 mL |
| 2 cup | 473.176 mL |
| 3 cup | 709.764 mL |
| 4 cup | 946.352 mL |
| 8 cup | 1892.704 mL |
| 16 cup | 3785.408 mL |
| 32 cup | 7570.816 mL |