UnitConMilliliters to Cups Converter
Convert milliliters to cups when using US recipes that call for cup measurements but you have only a metric measuring jug. This is a frequent need in international kitchens.
Formula
Divide milliliters by 236.588 to get US cups. To reverse, multiply cups by 236.588 to get milliliters.
Quick reference
| Milliliter (mL) | US Cup (US_cup) |
|---|---|
| 100 | 0.4226753 |
| 125 | 0.5283441 |
| 236 | 0.9975137 |
| 250 | 1.056688 |
| 355 | 1.500497 |
| 473 | 1.999254 |
| 500 | 2.113376 |
| 750 | 3.170065 |
| 1000 | 4.226753 |
| 1500 | 6.340129 |
About these units
Milliliter
The milliliter has been the metric standard for small liquid volumes since the adoption of the SI system. Food packaging and pharmaceutical dosing in metric countries is universally expressed in milliliters.
US Cup
The US cup (8 fl oz = 236.588 mL) has been the standard cooking volume measure in North America since the late 19th century, popularized by recipe standardization in cookbooks and food packaging.
Frequently asked questions
250 ÷ 236.588 ≈ 1.057 cups — just over 1 cup.
Exactly 236.588 mL, often rounded to 240 mL in practical cooking.
500 ÷ 236.588 ≈ 2.11 cups.