Cups to Liters Converter (cup to L) + Formula
One US cup equals 0.23658824 liters — multiply cups by 0.23658824 to convert to liters. To reverse it, multiply liters by about 4.226753. A cup is just under a quarter of a liter.
The formula
Multiply your cup value by 0.23658824 to get liters.
L = cup × 0.23658824
Example: 4 cups × 0.23658824 = 0.94635296 LThis factor connects the US customary cup (about 236.6 mL) to the metric liter, so it bridges recipe volumes across the two systems.
Conversion table
| Cups | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.23658824 |
| 2 | 0.47317648 |
| 4 | 0.94635296 |
| 5 | 1.18294120 |
| 8 | 1.89270592 |
| 10 | 2.36588240 |
| 16 | 3.78541184 |
| 20 | 4.73176480 |
| 50 | 11.82941200 |
| 100 | 23.65882400 |
How to convert online
- Type the number of cups into the first box.
- Read the equivalent in liters instantly in the second box.
- Enter a liter value instead to convert back to cups.
Use the Cup to Liter Converter — free and instant in your browser.
Where this conversion is used
Cups-to-liters conversion is essential when following US recipes with metric measuring jugs, scaling drink and punch batches, and in chemistry or nutrition where cup-based amounts must be expressed in liters for accurate calculation.
FAQ
How many liters are in a cup?
One US cup equals 0.23658824 liters. For example, 4 cups is about 0.946 L and 10 cups is about 2.366 L.
How many cups are in a liter?
One liter is about 4.226753 US cups.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor 0.23658824 is the US customary cup rounded to eight decimals; it is precise for cooking and everyday scientific use.
How do I convert liters back to cups?
Multiply liters by 4.226753, or use our Liter to Cup converter for the reverse direction.
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