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How to Convert Cups to Milliliters
Multiply the number of US cups by 236.588. One US customary cup is defined as exactly 8 fluid ounces, which equals 236.588 mL.
Cups to Milliliters Conversion Table
| Cups | Milliliters |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 118.294 |
| 1 | 236.588 |
| 2 | 473.176 |
| 5 | 1182.94 |
| 10 | 2365.88 |
| 15 | 3548.82 |
| 20 | 4731.76 |
| 25 | 5914.7 |
| 50 | 11829.4 |
| 100 | 23658.8 |
| 250 | 59147 |
| 500 | 118294 |
| 1000 | 236588 |
How Many Milliliters in a Cup?
1 cup equals 236.588 milliliters. To convert any value, multiply the number of cups by 236.588.
Common Use Cases
Home bakers adapting American recipes for metric kitchens face this conversion constantly. A recipe calling for 1.5 cups of milk needs 354.88 mL, and since metric measuring cups are graduated in milliliters, getting the exact amount right is the difference between a batter that's too runny and one with the perfect consistency for cakes and muffins.
Smoothie and nutrition enthusiasts who follow US-based recipe blogs often own blenders with milliliter markings. Converting 2 cups of spinach puree to about 473 mL lets them use the blender's built-in gradations without dirtying extra measuring cups, streamlining meal prep for protein shakes and green smoothies.
Bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts who follow classic American cocktail recipes expressed in cups need milliliter equivalents for jiggers and graduated cylinders. Punch recipes calling for 3 cups of juice (about 710 mL) need precise conversion to scale batches for parties using metric bar equipment.