Liters to Cups (L to cup) Converter
1 liter equals 4.226753 US cups — multiply liters by 4.226753 to convert. This uses the US customary cup of 236.588 mL, so a full liter is a little over four and a quarter cups.
The formula
To convert liters to cups, multiply by the exact factor:
cup = L × 4.226753
For example, 1.5 L × 4.226753 = 6.34 cups. To reverse it, divide by 4.226753 (or multiply by 0.23658824).
Conversion table
| Liters (L) | Cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4.226753 |
| 2 | 8.453506 |
| 3 | 12.680259 |
| 5 | 21.133765 |
| 10 | 42.26753 |
| 25 | 105.668825 |
| 50 | 211.33765 |
| 100 | 422.6753 |
| 500 | 2113.3765 |
| 1000 | 4226.753 |
How to convert online
- Type the number of liters in the first box.
- Read the cup result instantly in the second box.
- Enter a cup value to convert back the other way.
Use the Liter to Cup Converter — free and instant in your browser.
Where this conversion is used
Liters to cups is a kitchen essential when following a metric recipe with US measuring cups, scaling drinks and batch beverages, or reading nutrition and serving sizes. It is also handy for meal prep, where bulk liquids sold in liters need to be portioned into cups.
FAQ
How many cups are in a liter?
One liter equals 4.226753 US cups. So 2 liters is about 8.45 cups.
What is the formula to convert liters to cups?
Multiply the liter value by 4.226753: cup = L × 4.226753.
How do I convert cups back to liters?
Divide by 4.226753, or multiply by 0.23658824. For example, 4.226753 cups ÷ 4.226753 = 1 liter.
Is this the US or metric cup?
This converter uses the US customary cup (236.588 mL). A metric cup of 250 mL gives exactly 4 cups per liter instead.
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