mL to Cups Converter

mL to Cups: both directions, instantly.

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mL to Cups Converter

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Converting recipe liquids

This converter uses the standard US customary cup (236.588 mL). It's the most common conversion needed when following a metric recipe with US measuring cups, or vice versa.

1 US cup = 236.588 mL exactly, the standard US customary liquid cup.

Frequently asked questions

Is a metric cup the same as a US cup?

No -- a metric cup (used in Australia and some other countries) is 250 mL, while a US cup is 236.588 mL, a small but real difference for precise baking.

Should I use this for dry ingredients too?

Volume conversions work for liquids; for dry ingredients like flour or sugar, weight (grams) is more accurate since packing density varies -- see our Ingredient Weight Converter.

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