Cups to ML Converter
Convert between cups, milliliters, tablespoons, teaspoons, fluid ounces, and liters. Perfect for cooking and baking recipes. Instant conversions as you type. Free and private.
Quick Reference
| Cups | mL | Tbsp | Tsp | Fl Oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ | 59 | 4 | 12 | 2 |
| ⅓ | 79 | 5.3 | 16 | 2.7 |
| ½ | 118 | 8 | 24 | 4 |
| ¾ | 177 | 12 | 36 | 6 |
| 1 | 237 | 16 | 48 | 8 |
| 2 | 473 | 32 | 96 | 16 |
How Cups to ML Conversion Works
One US cup equals 236.588 milliliters. This cups to mL converter handles all common kitchen measurements — cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, fluid ounces, and liters. Just enter an amount in any unit and see all conversions instantly. Perfect for converting between American recipes (cups) and metric recipes (mL/liters).
Conversion Factors
1 Cup = 236.588 mL = 16 Tbsp = 48 tsp = 8 fl oz
1 Tablespoon = 14.787 mL = 3 tsp = 0.5 fl oz
1 Teaspoon = 4.929 mL
1 Liter = 1000 mL = 4.227 cups
US Cups vs Metric Cups
The US cup (236.588 mL) differs from the metric cup (250 mL) used in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. This converter uses US cups, which is the standard in American recipes. If your recipe uses metric cups, simply use the mL input and enter 250 mL per metric cup.
Cups to ML for Baking
Accurate measurements are critical in baking. A slight difference in flour or liquid can change the outcome. While professional bakers prefer weight measurements (grams), home cooks often use cups. When converting recipes between US and metric, this tool ensures you get the exact mL equivalents for consistent results.