Cups to ML Converter
Convert cups to milliliters (mL) instantly. Fast, accurate converter for baking, cooking, and recipe measurements.
Standard recipe measurement
Used in recipes and medicine
Quick Conversion Formulas
Common Volume Reference Points
Measuring Cup
240 mL / 1 cup / 8 fl oz
Water Bottle
500 mL / 16.9 fl oz
Gallon of Milk
3.78 L / 1 gal / 16 cups
Tablespoon
15 mL / 3 tsp / 0.5 fl oz
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Cups to ML Formula
milliliters = cups × 240
How to convert cups to milliliters:
- Take the number of cups you want to convert
- Multiply by 240 (the conversion factor for US cups)
- The result is the volume in milliliters
Example:
Convert 2 cups to mL:
milliliters = 2 × 240 = 480 mL
⚠️ Important Disclaimer
Cooking conversions are general guidelines and may vary based on ingredients and methods. Results should not be relied upon for professional culinary work or situations where precise measurements are critical. When following recipes, always refer to the original measurements provided by the recipe author for best results.
Cups to ML Conversion Table
| Cups | Milliliters (mL) | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 60 mL | Small liquid measure |
| 1/3 cup | 80 mL | Small recipe amount |
| 1/2 cup | 120 mL | Half cup measurement |
| 1 cup | 240 mL | Standard cup |
| 1.5 cups | 360 mL | Recipe scaling |
| 2 cups | 480 mL | Pint equivalent |
| 3 cups | 720 mL | Large recipe amount |
| 4 cups | 960 mL | Quart equivalent |
| 5 cups | 1200 mL | Large batch |
| 8 cups | 1920 mL | Half gallon |
Understanding Cups and Milliliters
The Cup
The US cup is a volume unit commonly used in American cooking and baking. One US cup equals 240 mL, making it a convenient and familiar measurement for home cooks.
Common uses for cups:
- Baking measurements (flour, sugar)
- Liquid ingredients in recipes
- Portion control and serving sizes
- US cookbook measurements
The Milliliter (mL)
The milliliter is a metric unit of volume equal to one-thousandth of a liter. It's used globally for precise measurements in recipes, medicine, and scientific work.
Common uses for milliliters:
- Precise recipe measurements
- Medicine dosages
- International recipe conversions
- Scientific and laboratory work
Helpful tip: When scaling recipes, remember that 1 cup = 240 mL. This makes it easy to convert American recipes to metric measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many mL in a cup?
1 US cup equals 240 mL. This is the standard conversion used in American recipes and cooking measurements.
How to convert cups to mL for baking?
Multiply the number of cups by 240. For example, 2 cups of flour = 2 × 240 = 480 mL. This helps when following international recipes.
Is 1 cup equal to 250 mL?
No, 1 US cup equals 240 mL, not 250 mL. However, some metric recipes use 250 mL as a "metric cup." Always check which cup measurement your recipe uses.
How many mL in 1/2 cup?
1/2 cup equals 120 mL (0.5 × 240 = 120). This is a common measurement in baking recipes.
How many mL in 2 cups?
2 cups equal 480 mL (2 × 240 = 480). This is also equivalent to 1 US pint.