Milliliters to Cups Calculator

Convert volumes from milliliters (mL) to US cups with this easy-to-use calculator. Whether you’re following international recipes, converting measurements for cooking, or adapting recipes from different countries, this tool helps you quickly convert between metric and US customary units.

Understanding Milliliters and Cups

Milliliters and cups are both units of volume measurement, but they’re used in different parts of the world:

• Milliliters (mL): The metric unit for volume, used in most countries worldwide
• US Cups: A customary unit used primarily in the United States for cooking and baking

The relationship between milliliters and US cups is fixed: 1 US cup = 236.588 milliliters

This means that to convert from milliliters to cups, you divide the number of milliliters by 236.588.

$\text{Cups} = \text{Milliliters} \div 236.588$

Common Conversions

Here are some commonly used conversions:

• 50 milliliters = 0.211 cups
• 100 milliliters = 0.423 cups
• 236.588 milliliters = 1 cup
• 250 milliliters = 1.057 cups
• 500 milliliters = 2.114 cups
• 1000 milliliters (1 liter) = 4.227 cups

How to Use This Calculator

1. Enter the volume in milliliters in the input field
2. The equivalent volume in US cups will be automatically calculated
3. Use the “Copy Result” button to copy the converted value
4. Click “Reset” to clear both fields and start a new conversion

Practical Applications

This calculator is particularly useful for:

• Converting international recipes to US measurements
• Adapting metric recipes for US kitchens
• Precise baking measurements
• Beverage preparation
• Following international cooking tutorials
• Food service portion calculations

Tips for Accurate Conversion

• Always double-check your input value
• For precise calculations, the result is rounded to 3 decimal places
• Remember that this calculator uses US cups, not metric cups or Imperial cups
• When baking, precise measurements are crucial for best results

Technical Notes

The conversion uses the internationally recognized standard where 1 US cup equals exactly 236.588 milliliters. This is different from:

• Metric cup (250 mL) used in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand
• Imperial cup (284.131 mL) formerly used in the United Kingdom

For most cooking purposes, these differences are minor, but they can be important in baking where precise measurements are crucial.

Note: When following recipes, it’s important to note which type of cup measurement is being used. US recipes typically use US cups, while recipes from other English-speaking countries might use metric or Imperial cups.