Milliliters to Cups Conversion Chart
Reference chart for converting milliliters (mL) to US cups. Covers 10 mL to 2,000 mL — essential for adapting metric recipes to US measures.
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| Milliliter (mL) | Cup (US) (cup) |
|---|---|
| 10 mL | 0.0422675 cup |
| 15 mL | 0.0634013 cup |
| 20 mL | 0.0845351 cup |
| 25 mL | 0.105669 cup |
| 30 mL | 0.126803 cup |
| 50 mL | 0.211338 cup |
| 60 mL | 0.253605 cup |
| 75 mL | 0.317006 cup |
| 100 mL | 0.422675 cup |
| 120 mL | 0.50721 cup |
| 125 mL | 0.528344 cup |
| 150 mL | 0.634013 cup |
| 175 mL | 0.739682 cup |
| 200 mL | 0.845351 cup |
| 240 mL | 1.01442 cup |
| 250 mL | 1.05669 cup |
| 300 mL | 1.26803 cup |
| 350 mL | 1.47936 cup |
| 400 mL | 1.6907 cup |
| 500 mL | 2.11338 cup |
| 600 mL | 2.53605 cup |
| 750 mL | 3.17006 cup |
| 1000 mL | 4.22675 cup |
| 1250 mL | 5.28344 cup |
| 1500 mL | 6.34013 cup |
| 2000 mL | 8.45351 cup |
Conversion Formula
cups = mL ÷ 236.588 Example: 500 mL ÷ 236.588 = 2.11 cups Key reference values: 237 mL ≈ 1 cup 118 mL ≈ ½ cup 59 mL ≈ ¼ cup 500 mL ≈ 2.11 cups 1000 mL ≈ 4.23 cups Small amounts — use tablespoons instead: 15 mL = 1 tbsp 30 mL = 2 tbsp 45 mL = 3 tbsp 60 mL = 4 tbsp = ¼ cup Common beverage/package sizes: 250 mL juice box ≈ 1.06 cups 330 mL can ≈ 1.40 cups 500 mL bottle ≈ 2.11 cups 400 mL coconut milk can ≈ 1.69 cups
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cups is 250 mL?
250 mL equals approximately 1.057 US cups. Since 250 mL is the metric cup measure used in Australia and Canada, a recipe calling for 1 metric cup needs about 1 tablespoon more than a US cup.
How many cups is 500 mL?
500 mL equals approximately 2.11 US cups. For recipes, you can use 2 cups as a close approximation.
How many cups is 1 liter (1000 mL)?
1 liter equals approximately 4.23 US cups. For cooking purposes, 4 cups is a common rounded approximation, though the exact value is 4.227 cups.
How many cups is 300 mL?
300 ÷ 236.588 = 1.268 cups — about 1¼ cups. A 300 mL carton of stock or cream is a common metric package size.
How many cups is 750 mL?
750 ÷ 236.588 = 3.170 cups — approximately 3 cups + 2½ tablespoons. A 750 mL wine bottle is also about 3 US cups of liquid volume.
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