mL to Cups Converter
Convert millilitres to cups (US, metric, UK, Japanese) and back — essential for international recipes.
Reviewed October 7, 2026 Runs in your browser — inputs are never stored
Cups
1.0567 cups
1 US Cup (236.588 mL) = 236.5882365 mL
Quick reference (US cups)
| mL | US cups |
|---|---|
| 60 mL | ¼ |
| 80 mL | ⅓ |
| 120 mL | ½ |
| 160 mL | ⅔ |
| 180 mL | ¾ |
| 240 mL | 1 |
| 480 mL | 2 |
This tool provides general unit conversions for everyday and educational use. For regulated, legal, or scientific applications, verify conversion factors against the applicable official standard.
About the mL to Cups Converter
The mL to cups converter handles the four cup sizes you are likely to meet in recipes: the US cup (236.6 mL), the metric cup used in Australia and elsewhere (250 mL), the traditional UK cup (284.1 mL) and the Japanese cup (200 mL). Choosing the right one avoids small but noticeable recipe errors, especially in baking.
How to use it
- 1Choose mL → cups or cups → mL.
- 2Enter the amount and select the cup standard.
- 3Read the converted value.
- 4Copy, share or print the result with the buttons below it.
Worked example
500 mL is about 2.11 US cups but exactly 2 metric cups. One Japanese cup (200 mL) is about 0.85 US cups.
How it works
Cup standards around the world
| Country | Cup size |
|---|---|
| US | 236.588 mL |
| Metric / Australia | 250 mL |
| UK / Canada (traditional) | 284.131 mL |
| Japan | 200 mL |
Common use cases
- Following recipes from other countries
- Baking with measuring cups
- Converting drink volumes
Frequently asked questions
A:1 US cup = 236.5882365 mL (exactly, by US legal definition).
A:No. A metric cup = 250 mL; a US cup ≈ 236.6 mL — a 6% difference that matters for baking.
Reviewed for accuracy · Last updated October 7, 2026
Conversion factors are based on internationally defined SI units and standard metric/imperial equivalence tables.
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