Convert between cups and mL for US cups, metric cups and imperial cups, using this tool and chart.
How many milliliters are there in a cup?
The UK cups, Canada cups, or other Commonwealth nations are 250 mLs, and US cups are 236.6 milliliters (mL), so half of the cups in the UK are 125 mL, whereas half of the cups in the US are 120 mL. (quarter cups tend to be the same at 60 mLs). If you’re mentioning a UK recipe from before the 1970s, the cup measurement can be an imperial cup size of 284mL.
Conversion table for US cups and mL
Cups (US) | mL |
1/4 cup | 59 mL |
1/3 cup | 79 mL |
1/2 cup | 118 mL |
2/3 cup | 158 mL |
3/4 cup | 177 mL |
1 cup | 237 mL |
1 1/2 cups | 355 mL |
2 cups | 473 mL |
Figures are rounded. US cup. |
Converting cups to milliliters
A US cup has 236.6 mL in it. By multiplying your cup value by 236.6, you may convert cups to mL. The formula for converting US cups to milliliters looks like this:
mL = US cups x 236.6
With UK cups, you can convert cups to mL by multiplying your cup value by 250. The formula for converting UK cups to milliliters looks like this:
mL = UK cups x 250
Besides, you can use our mL and grams converter when you need to convert baking ingredients to weight instead.
Because there are two different volumetric measures for a cup, it is essential to be sure which one you are using is suitable for the purpose used.
Conversion table between mL and US cups
Milliliters | Cups | Cups (fraction approx) |
100 mL | 0.42 cups | 2/5 cup |
150 mL | 0.64 cups | 2/3 cup |
200 mL | 0.85 Cups | 4/5 cup |
250 mL | 1.06 cups | 1 and 1/20 cup |
300 mL | 1.27 Cups | 1 and 1/4 cups |
350 mL | 1.48 Cups | 1 and 1/2 cups |
400 mL | 1.69 Cups | 1 and 2/3 cups |
450 mL | 1.9 Cups | 1 and 9/10 cups |
500 mL | 2.11 Cups | 2 and 1/10 cups |
550 mL | 2.32 Cups | 2 and 1/3 cups |
600 mL | 2.54 Cups | 2 and 1/2 cups |
650 mL | 2.75 Cups | 2 and 3/4 cups |
700 mL | 2.96 Cups | 3 cups |
750 mL | 3.17 Cups | 3 and 1/5 cups |
Converting mL to cups
A US cup has a 236.6mL capacity. If you want to convert mL to cup, divide your milliliter amount by 236.6 to get cups.
If you’re referencing UK cups, divide your mL figure by 250 instead.
US Cup Size vs. Metric Cup Size
In contrast to Australia, the United States Cup measurement is typically equivalent to one-half US pint (236.6 ml), or what is known as a customary cup. But according to American legislation, the cup now used for nutrition labeling in the country is 240 ml.
What volume in mL is a cup in other countries?
Canada, New Zealand, and Australia all use the 250-milliliter metric cup.
Describe the cup (unit)
The cup is a volume measurement used in cooking. It is often equivalent to 200–250 milliliters (ml) in the metric system or one-half of a US pint (236.6 ml).