Milliliters to Cups (mL to cup) Converter & Formula
1 milliliter equals 0.00422675 US cups — multiply the number of milliliters by 0.00422675 to convert. One US cup is about 236.59 mL, so a milliliter is a small fraction of a cup. That means 250 mL is roughly 1.06 cups.
The formula
To convert milliliters to US cups, multiply by 0.00422675:
cups = mL × 0.00422675
For example, 236.59 mL × 0.00422675 = 1 cup. To reverse it, multiply cups by 236.588236.
Conversion table
| Milliliters (mL) | Cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0042268 |
| 2 | 0.0084535 |
| 5 | 0.0211338 |
| 10 | 0.0422675 |
| 25 | 0.1056688 |
| 50 | 0.2113375 |
| 100 | 0.4226750 |
| 250 | 1.0566875 |
| 500 | 2.1133750 |
| 1000 | 4.2267500 |
How to convert online
- Type the number of milliliters into the first box.
- Read the equivalent in cups instantly in the second box.
- Type a cup value instead to convert back to milliliters — it works both ways.
Use the Milliliter to Cup Converter — free and instant in your browser.
Where this conversion is used
This conversion is a kitchen staple: recipes written in metric milliliters need translating to US cups for measuring, and drink or portion sizes labelled in mL become easy to picture in cups.
FAQ
How many cups are in a milliliter?
One milliliter equals 0.00422675 US cups. A full US cup is 236.588 mL.
What is the formula to convert milliliters to cups?
Multiply the mL value by 0.00422675: cup = mL × 0.00422675. For example, 500 mL = 2.113375 cups.
How do I convert cups back to milliliters?
Multiply the cup value by 236.588236. So 2 cups × 236.588236 = 473.18 mL.
Is the conversion exact?
It is based on the US customary cup of 236.588 mL. UK/metric cups differ, so use the US figure for US recipes.
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